by University Sprinklers | May 1, 2022 | Irrigation Systems, Tips and Tricks, Water-wise Irrigation
Watering Restrictions Begin May 1 Just a reminder that Metro Vancouver Watering Restrictions begin May 1, and they have been amended this year. New Stage 1 lawn watering periods: Residential: Even-numbered addresses on Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses on Sundays:...
by University Sprinklers | Nov 29, 2021 | Irrigation Systems, Water-wise Irrigation
The Metro Vancouver Board, at its meeting on October 29, 2021, approved changes to the Drinking Water Conservation Plan (DWCP). The changes include reducing lawn watering to one day per week during Stage 1, with a complete ban on lawn watering in Stage 2. Purpose of...
by University Sprinklers | 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 University Sprinklers | 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 University Sprinklers | 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 University Sprinklers | 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...
