Stage 3 water restrictions are in effect across Metro Vancouver.
These measures are largely in place due to the First Narrows Crossing, a water supply pipe from the Capilano and Seymour reservoirs, being out of service since last fall.
This has been offline due to work on a section of the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel project and Metro Vancouver says they need to protect water pressure, especially for emergencies.
The First Narrows Crossing is expected to be back in service at the end of July and water restrictions will be reassessed then, according to Metro Vancouver.
In addition, the mountain winter snowpack is now gone — a month earlier than normal.
Reservoirs are currently at typical levels, but they are expected to draw down much earlier than usual, due to the lack of snowpack combined with warm and dry weather.
Stage 3 restrictions:
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Water restrictions do not apply to the use of rainwater, grey water, or any forms of recycled water.
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