Low rainfall this fall affecting water levels in the Puntledge River
Residents connected to the Comox Valley Water System will be moving to Stage 3 water restrictions on Thursday, October 8, due to BC Hydro reducing water flow rates in the Puntledge River below 11.3 cubic metres per second after lower-than-expected rainfall this season. These restrictions will apply to any property in the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay, K’ómoks First Nation and the Comox Valley Water Local Service Area.
Stage 3 Water Restriction Requirements
During Stage 3 water restrictions, the following water uses are prohibited:
- lawn watering in any way or time
- pressure washing driveways and boulevards
- filling a swimming pool, hot tub or garden pond
- washing a vehicle or boat other than in a commercial car wash or car dealership
Residents however are allowed to water trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables on any day at any time only if watering is done with a hand-held container, a hand-held hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle or micro-irrigation/drip-irrigation systems.
For detailed information, please refer to the Comox Valley Regional District announcement and current water restrictions page.