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...
by University Sprinklers | 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 University Sprinklers | 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....
by University Sprinklers | Apr 6, 2016 | Irrigation Systems, Water-Wise Irrigation
The Abbotsford Mission Water & Sewer Commission is piloting a rebate program for improving outdoor water use efficiency for properties on their regional water system. This will be accomplished by improving irrigation system efficiencies and by retrofitting...
by University Sprinklers | Apr 4, 2016 | Rainwater Harvesting, Water-Wise Irrigation
University Sprinklers is exceptionally proud that Whalen Bishop, our resident rainwater irrigation system guru, was awarded a prestigious Environmental Leadership Award of the Fraser Valley, for his innovative work on a rainwater harvesting system for a Cultus Lake...
by University Sprinklers | Mar 3, 2016 | Irrigation Systems, Water-Wise Irrigation
From CBC News: After last year’s record-breaking dry summer, Metro Vancouver says water restrictions will now begin more than two weeks earlier than past years in order to ensure the region still has enough water supply at summer’s end. Water restrictions...
