Stage 2 Water Conservation Regulations in Effect on July 5

Effective July 5 and until further notice, the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) has declared Stage 2 water conservation regulations for water users on the Chapman and Eastbourne Water Systems.

All SCRD water users on the Egmont, Cove Cay, North and South Pender Harbour, Langdale, Soames Point and Granthams Landing water systems will remain at Stage 1 until further notice. If you are unsure of what water system you receive service from, enter your address into the map linked here to find out.

Water conservation regulations help ensure that demand does not exceed the capacity of our water supply and distribution system and also ensures that there is always enough water for fire protection.

Stage 2 Watering Schedule:

 Watering Lawns

• Not permitted.

Watering trees, shrubs or flowers

• Sprinkler or soaker hose, or micro-spray can be used two days per week:
  • Even numbered addresses, Thursday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.
  • Odd numbered addresses, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.
• Hand held hose with nozzle, hand held container or drip-irrigation can be used 4 hours per day from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Watering food producing plants and trees

• Sprinkler or soaker hose, or micro-spray can be used two days per week:
  • Even numbered addresses, Thursday and Sunday for from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Odd numbered addresses, Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Hand held hose with nozzle, hand held container or drip-irrigation can be used any time.

Washing Vehicles or Boats

• Permitted with container, hand-held hose with nozzle, or commercial car washes.

Washing sidewalks and driveways, windows, fences or exterior building surfaces

• Permitted only for preparing surfaces for painting or paving and for health and safety regulations.

Filling swimming pools, spas, garden ponds, or fountains

• Permitted

“Water is no longer flowing over the top of the dam at Chapman Lake, this, combined with the fact that there is no remaining snowpack and the current warm and dry weather, means that we need to take precautionary actions by implementing Stage 2 water conservation regulations without delay,” says General Manager of Infrastructure Services Remko Rosenboom. “The melting of the snowpack in early Summer plays a vital role in the recharge of our water systems. As there is no rain in the forecast, SCRD staff are doing all they can to prepare for, and minimize the adverse effects of predicted drought on our community.”

Visit www.scrd.ca/water-regulations for further details.

A reminder that staff do not take bylaw complaints by phone. Please submit bylaw complaints using the online form at www.scrd.ca/bylaw-complaint-form