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 | 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 | Jul 10, 2015 | Irrigation Systems, Tips and Tricks, Water-wise Irrigation
Most people living (and breathing in the smoky air!) in the Lower Mainland are aware that Stage Two Watering Restrictions are now in effect. This precautionary measure has been taken by Metro Vancouver as a result of lower than usual precipitation experienced this spring, and its impact on our reservoirs. Not surprisingly, our phones in the office are ringing off the hook, with questions regarding timer operations, and people seeking clarification on the restrictions, so we hope with this blog posting we can answer some of those questions for you.
by University Sprinklers | Jun 17, 2015 | Irrigation Systems, Water-wise Irrigation
If you read the front page story in the Vancouver Sun this morning you might be concerned about increased water restrictions, and water conservation with respect to your irrigation system. As we all should be, as good citizens and neighbours! Our message to you is...
by University Sprinklers | May 11, 2015 | Irrigation Systems, Rainwater Harvesting, Water-wise Irrigation
How ready is Vancouver to address severe water shortages, should the region experience severe drought at some point? As someone who was involved in its latest iteration of this plan from a policy standpoint, I like to think we are pretty well prepared! Every June 1,...
