Due to Puntledge River inflow levels set out by BC Hydro, the Comox Valley Water System will be reducing water restrictions to Stage 2 effective Wednesday, Sept. 27.

This system involves users in the city of Courtenay, the town of Comox, and properties in the Comox Valley Water Local Service Area.

This change in water restrictions is based on the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) water licence and water use agreement in partnership with BC Hydro.

鈥淎lthough we are reducing water restrictions, rainfall continues to be significantly lower than usual. Please continue to practice water conservation measures,鈥� states a CVRD press release.

鈥淭hank you for doing your part in respecting the Stage 3 water restrictions鈥�, said Kris La Rose, senior manager of Water/Wastewater Services with the CVRD. 鈥淏C Hydro has indicated an inflow increase to 13 cubic metres per second, which allows us to bring the restrictions back to Stage 2. It is still important for Comox Valley residents to remain diligent and continue to be thoughtful with (their) water use.鈥�

Under Stage 2 water restrictions, lawn and garden sprinkling is permitted between the hours of 6-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays for even-numbered addresses, and the same time on Wednesdays and Sundays for odd-numbered addresses.

They may not use a sprinkler to water the lawn or garden on any other day or time.

Local government may use a sprinkler to water parks, ornamental lawns and grassed boulevards between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. on even-numbered days for even-numbered addresses and odd-numbered days for odd-numbered addresses.