by David Pfortmueller | Aug 21, 2018 | Water-wise Irrigation
It may be smoky in the Lower Mainland, but our reservoirs are looking very healthy! The Vancouver Sun reports that Metro Vancouver’s water reservoirs are still at 70% and there will be no escalation of watering restrictions this summer: “Despite the long...
by David Pfortmueller | Oct 19, 2017 | Irrigation Systems, Water-wise Irrigation
Below is an excerpt from Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/3792287/metro-vancouver-reservoirs-nearly-half-full-but-tougher-restrictions-still-coming/ With the hot summer weather now in the rearview mirror, Metro Vancouver is sitting on reservoirs that are nearly...
by David Pfortmueller | Jun 19, 2017 | Irrigation Systems, Water-wise Irrigation
Stage One Watering Restrictions are in effect in Metro Vancouver, and while our “less than impressive” winter and spring mean we our reservoirs are in good shape this year, and we are unlikely to move beyond Stage One restrictions, it is always prudent to...
by David Pfortmueller | Apr 24, 2017 | Irrigation Services, Tips and Tricks, Water-wise Irrigation
On May 15, 2017, Metro Vancouver’s Stage 1 lawn sprinkling regulations contained in the GVWD Water Shortage Response Plan go into effect. The regulations apply to all residents and businesses in the region. Lawn sprinkling will be restricted to three periods a...
by David Pfortmueller | Apr 11, 2017 | Irrigation Systems, Water-wise Irrigation
The Vancouver Sun reports that the Metro water supply is looking good for summer 2017, which I guess is our reward for enduring such a snowy winter and wet spring! They write: “A normal snowpack, lots of rain and nearly full lakes mean Metro Vancouver will have...
by David Pfortmueller | May 5, 2016 | Irrigation Systems, Water-wise Irrigation
Metro Vancouver has amended the Water Shortage Response Plan in a number of ways, in response to last summer’s water shortage. Firstly, Vancouver watering restrictions come into effect May 15, and last until October 15. This is two weeks earlier than last year....
