Despite rainy forecast, water restrictions now in effect across Nanaimo region
NANAIMO — The mid-island area is now under water restrictions, even though roughly 50 mm of rain is anticipated over the next few days.
Stage 1 restrictions started on April 1 for many areas of the Regional District of Nanaimo, including Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Parksville and Bowser. Sprinklers are prohibited from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hand watering your plants or running drip irrigation systems is allowed.
Julie Pisani, with the district’s drinking water and watershed protection program, said starting Stage 1 now is a proactive approach to water conservation.