Water Conservation

WATER CONSERVATION

Between April and October, conservation levels may be in place to ensure adequate resources during the hotter, dryer summer months. Water conservation is implemented by the City in four levels. Water Conservation Level 4 is now in effect (August 1) Level 4 - Comprehensive Watering Ban Ban on all lawn watering activities. Between 7 am and 10 am OR 7 pm and 10 pm, drip irrigation or micro irrigation and hand watering of gardens is permitted using a hand-held container or a hose equipped with shutoff device. Between 7 and 10 am OR 7 and 10 pm on assigned watering day, vehicles, RVs and boats may be washed using a hand-held container or hose equipped with shutoff nozzle. Washing of exterior building surfaces is banned UNLESS prior to application of paint, preservative, stucco, or sealant. Filling of swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs, and garden pond water features is banned. Vegetable gardens and fruit trees are exempt from restrictions. Watering days - odd numbered houses on Monday and even numbered on Thursday. Level 1 Conservation Bylaw Level 2 Conservation Bylaw Level 3 Conservation Bylaw Level 4 Conservation Bylaw

Conservation Levels and Water Conservation Tips
Special Watering Permit
Regional District of Nanaimo – Team Watersmart
Bylaw 1320 - Water Service System Bylaw - CONSOLIDATED

Please direct questions to the City's bylaw compliance department:

bylaw@parksville.ca
250 954-4650