The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has downgraded watering restrictions from Stage 4 to Stage 3 effective Thursday, October 5, 2023, except for Decourcey and Surfside RDN Water Service Areas which remain at Stage 4 due to operational needs. The recent rainfall has provided a slight increase in stream flows and curbed outdoor water demand in our communities. Under Stage 3 restrictions, limited lawn watering and outdoor and vehicle washing are allowed but residents are asked to voluntarily conserve water wherever possible as the shift in conditions has not fully alleviated the ongoing drought.
