Along with the heat comes the water restrictions.
The District of Squamish is implementing Stage 2 restrictions, which means that people can use water sprinklers only once per week.
To this effect, each day of the week is assigned to a particular group of neighbourhoods.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday - Valleycliffe, Hospital Hill
Tuesday - Downtown
Wednesday - Dentville, Business Park, North Yards
Thursday - Loggers Lane/ Finch Drive, Quest University
Friday - Garibaldi Highlands
Saturday - Garibaldi Estates
Sunday - Brackendale
Even numbered addresses: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Odd numbered addresses: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Watering with a hand-held container or device with automatic shut-off is allowed on any day between 6 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.
The District suggests that people buy a reasonably priced timer ($15 to $40 at local hardware stores) to pre-set your sprinkler the night before your designated watering day.
Officials say outdoor water use restrictions are in place to effectively manage the supply and demand of water across the community during the summer months when consumption skyrockets.
To check your watering day view the Outdoor Water Use map at https://squamish.ca/assets/water/e87d999e89/Outdoor-Water-Use-Chart.pdf
To learn more about what's allowed during Stage 2 view our Outdoor Water Use Chart.
To learn more about why we conserve and what you can do visit https://squamish.ca/water-conservation-faq.
