STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS START JULY 1, 2022

Friday, June 24, 2022

Port Alberni, BC – To ensure a steady supply of safe drinking water during our hot summer, Stage 1 Water Restrictions start July 1, 2022.

Starting Friday July 1st from 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m., odd-numbered addresses can water their lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers on odd-numbered calendar days; even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered calendar days.

Residents can continue with drip or micro-irrigation and hand watering using a spring-loaded nozzle or watering pail or bucket any day at any time for a maximum of two hours. In addition, residents can wash vehicles and outdoor surfaces any day at any time using a spring-loaded nozzle or watering pail or bucket.

“Like most other municipalities on Vancouver Island and throughout BC, Port Alberni will continue to implement summer watering restrictions to help reduce the heightened water consumption through the hot summer months. Using less water saves energy, saves money, and conserves the supply from our supply sources.  By conserving today, we reduce energy consumption and sustainably manage our valued resources,” said Matt Lennox, Utilities Superintendent for the City’s Engineering and Public Works Department.

 “Port Alberni is fortunate to have a multi-sourced, secure and clean supply of high quality, renewable water. Stage 1 restrictions are a reminder to consumers that the efforts made now to conserve these resources help to lessen the risk of having to enforce further restrictions if the summer is drier than anticipated. Please do your part by being mindful of your usage and watering only on the days you are permitted to,” concluded Lennox.

Some simple conservation steps that can be taken include:

• letting your lawn go gold, or dormant through the summer;
• avoiding the permanent-press cycle on your washing machine;
• taking shorter showers and installing water-saving showerheads;
• turning off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving;
• keeping a jug of water in the fridge – running the tap to cool off the water is wasteful; and
• checking your property for any leaks and ensuring taps and hose connections aren’t dripping.
   

Visit www.portalberni.ca and search ‘Water Restrictions’ for more information, including permitted watering activities, frequently asked questions and water restriction stages.  

For More Information

Matt Lennox

Utilities Superintendent

Engineering & Public Works, City of Port Alberni

250-720-2809

matt_lennox@portalberni.ca