The Comox Valley Water System moved to Stage 2 water restrictions beginning Saturday, July 1, in response to increasing drought conditions, high water demand, and strain on regional water infrastructure.

These water restrictions apply to the town of Comox, city of Courtenay, and the Comox Valley Water Local Service Area.

鈥淲e have seen near-record use of water the past several weeks due to the warmer temperatures our community has been experiencing. On June 8 alone over 54,000 cubic metres of water was used which is the highest daily consumption rate we have seen within our system in the past 15 or so years,鈥� said Kris La Rose, senior manager of Water and Wastewater Services. 鈥淲ater levels are severely impacted when hot and dry conditions continue, so it鈥檚 important for residents to remain diligent and continue to be thoughtful with how much water you and your household are using.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 Tuesday and Saturday for even-numbered addresses and Wednesday and Sunday for odd-numbered addresses.

For more details about permitted activities under Stage 2, visit the page at comoxvalleyrd.ca.