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More Watering Restrictions Coming This Week

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 7:14 AM

By Jay Herrington

(PHOTO City of Campbell River - Local Government Facebook)

More communities are set to roll out water restrictions this week in our listening area.

Stage one watering restrictions come into effect on Wednesday, May 1st.

In Campbell River, lawn watering will be allowed at even-numbered addresses on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 5 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.

Odd-numbered addresses on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.

There are no restrictions on watering gardens, trees, shrubs, and community gardens by hand or with spring-loaded type nozzles with automatic shut-off connected to the hose.

For the Strathcona Regional District, stage 1 restrictions are also coming into effect on May 1st for Northern Electoral Area D - Ocean Grove Road to Vaughn Road water system users.

Watering in the Strathcona Regional District is permitted between the hours of 5 am – 8 am and 7 pm – 10 pm.

Watering days for even-number addresses are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and odd-number addresses are Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Stage Two water restrictions will come into effect on July 1st, 2024.

For more information, email water.wise@campbellriver.ca or visit City of Campbell River.

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