Metro Vancouver residents won’t be able to water their lawns starting Friday as the region brings in new water restrictions to conserve drinking water.
The region is activating Stage 2 watering restrictions starting Aug 4, as much of the province continues to experience hot, dry temperatures and significant drought conditions.
The regional district says this is the first time restrictions have been raised beyond Stage 1 since 2015 when there was a low snowpack and dry conditions.
Under Stage 2, residents are prohibited from watering their lawns (including schools and city parks, lawns, and grass boulevards) and topping up or filling water features.
Spray parks will not be allowed to run unless they
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