Indo-Canadian Voice
Metro Vancouver is reminding residents of the importance of water conservation, with continued hot, dry weather forecast for the weeks and months ahead.
“We experienced record global temperatures at the start of July, which followed months of dry spells within our region,” said George V. Harvie, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, on Thursday. “Many parts of BC are experiencing drought conditions. With more hot, dry weather ahead, we must be proactive in this region with our water conservation efforts to ensure there is enough water to last until the rains return.”
Every day in May and June 2023, more drinking water was used in the region than the same period last year, and total water use in those months was 21 per cent higher than the same period in 2022. …
“Our region is blessed with world-class drinking water, and it is important that we conserve water for where we need it most: cooking, cleaning, and drinking,” said Malcolm Brodie, Chair of the Metro Vancouver Water Committee. “Regional water demand typically increases by 50 per cent or more in the summer, largely due to outdoor uses — primarily lawn watering. Many people don’t realize that one hour of rain or watering per week is all you need to maintain a healthy lawn, and lawns that are not watered simply go dormant over the summer.” …