Effective immediately, and until further notice, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has declared Stage 2 outdoor water use restrictions for all regional water customers. Customers on the Pender Harbour systems remain at Stage 1 until further notice.
Sprinklers, soaker hoses, irrigation systems and other watering devices can be used for outdoor watering according to the Stage 2 schedule below:
For even addresses, outdoor watering is allowed Thursday and Sunday from 7 to 9 a.m. For odd addresses, outdoor water use is allowed on Wednesday and Saturday from 7 to 9 a.m.
Hand held hoses with shut-off devices can be used anytime for watering trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables.
Hosing of sidewalks and driveways, windows or exterior building surfaces is not allowed except to pressure wash surfaces to prepare for paint, etc., or as required by law for safety.
Rain sensors are required on all irrigation systems to prevent watering in the rain. Water-conserving micro and drip irrigation systems are exempt from the watering restrictions.
Permits for watering beyond the allowable times in order to establish new lawns (seed or sod) will not be issued at Stage 2. New lawns should not be established during the summer season.
Outdoor water use restrictions are part of the region’s water conservation goal to reduce water consumption per person by 33 per cent by 2020, and to ensure there’s enough water for fire protection.
For details, contact the SCRD at 604-885-6806 or the Town of Gibsons at 604-886-2274 or see www.scrd.ca/Sprinkling-Regulations.
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