On June 12, 2026, Stage 3 outdoor watering restrictions will come into effect for customers in all Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Water Service Areas except for Decourcey and Surfside Water Service Areas which will remain at Stage 4.
Under Stage 3, lawn sprinkling is restricted as follows:
- Limited to one day per week with odd-numbered houses on Mondays and even-numbered houses on ThursdaysÂ
- Watering for a maximum of two hours either between 7 and 10 a.m. or between 7 and 10 p.m. Â
Vegetable gardens and drip irrigation systems are exempt from these restrictions.
Stage 3 restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. Residents are encouraged to regularly check their specific water provider’s website, as water system capacity and conditions vary across the region.
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