Last Chance For Input On New Water Restrictions In Campbell River

September 15th is your last chance to have your say about new water restrictions in place this summer in Campbell River.

September 15^th is your last chance to have your say about new water restrictions in place this summer in Campbell River.

The City has been asking residents all summer what they think of the changes, and an online survey on the matter wraps at end of day Thursday.

It can be found at https://www.campbellriver.ca/city-services/water/revised-water-restrictions-pilot-project

The ten minute survey also gives you the chance to win a few cool prizes, including a $250 gift certificate to the Campbell River Garden Centre.

In addition to the online info, Campbell River staff have also been making the rounds throughout the community to learn what residents have to say.

While water restrictions are necessary to ensure flows for essential services like fire protection, the city says previous restrictions had proven to be too significant for the public and no longer met its operational goals.

The City of Campbell River draws water from the John Hart reservoir, using diversion licenses granted by the province and through a water use agreement with BC Hydro.

This supply can be stressed in summer or periods of dry weather, as residents’ usage increases, and the City must always ensure there is enough room within the system to meet critical needs, including approximately 300 litres per second required to ensure fire flows.

The pilot project introduced revised stages for watering restrictions, that sought to better balance residents’ needs with the City’s operational needs.