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Steps required before volumetric water bills possible for SCRD

Steps required before volumetric water bills possible for SCRD

The committee also gave it’s OK for mock billing for the North and South Pender Harbour water services in 2025 and in 2026 for the regional water service.
VCH changes Gray Creek water use rules

VCH changes Gray Creek water use rules

Flows from Gray Creek, which at points in past years have contributed 10 to 15 per cent of Chapman system water, not online, as Vancouver Coastal Health recently introduced a requirement that a water quality advisory be issued before the SCRD puts that creek’s supply into use.
Gibsons proposes new regional service area to SCRD

Gibsons proposes new regional service area to SCRD

SCRD committee recommended further staff analysis, with a report provided on approaches to Board before the end of 2024, despite town Chief Administrative Officer Emanuel Machado’s statement that the adjustments “could be implemented in eight to 12 months”.
Paying residents to give up lawns results in huge water savings

Paying residents to give up lawns results in huge water savings

By paying residents to give up their lawns, Southern Nevada, including the City of Las Vegas, has so far replaced more than 22 million, square feet of grass.
Stage 2 water restrictions start Friday for Chapman, Eastbourne systems

Stage 2 water restrictions start Friday for Chapman, Eastbourne systems

At Stage 2, lawn watering is prohibited.
Water conservation debated as Reef Road rezoning adopted

Water conservation debated as Reef Road rezoning adopted

Sechelt Council approves 49-townhouse development at 5875 Reef Road
Temporary chemical storage container placed in Granthams Landing

Temporary chemical storage container placed in Granthams Landing

The new purpose-built chemical storage container in Granthams Landing has landed.
B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

B.C.'s drought: Drought veterans share communication strategies

After dealing with severe droughts for decades, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) developed and administers one of America’s most progressive and comprehensive water conservation programs, making it a go-to expert for cities across North America looking for advice and information.
Water update: Stage 2 likely in coming weeks for Chapman system

Water update: Stage 2 likely in coming weeks for Chapman system

Chapman, Edwards siphons likely to get year’s extension
Coast food farms receive Stage 4 water restriction exemption to 2028

Coast food farms receive Stage 4 water restriction exemption to 2028

Commercial food-growing farms in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) will be exempt from Stage 4 water restrictions into 2028 –– or until agricultural water and land use policies are developed and adopted.