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Residents reminded to pay close attention to water restriction announcements

Different water restriction levels by different communities causing confusion

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed July 9, 2015 3:00 PM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is asking its residents to pay careful attention to a wide range of announcements being circulated by government authorities, news media and via social media concerning water level restrictions. Most communities across Vancouver Island are currently observing water restrictions, however exact restriction levels may vary between communities in accordance with differences in local water supply.

Nanaimo residents are strongly encouraged to ensure the information they may be hearing or reading is applicable to the City of Nanaimo only and is not related to a neighbouring community.

The City of Nanaimo is currently under Level Two water restrictions (twice per week watering). For up to date information on the City of Nanaimo's current water restriction level, please visit the City's website.

Link to Strategic Plan: Taking responsibility to be an excellent municipal government.

Key Points

  • Ensure the information you are hearing or reading concerning water restrictions is associated exclusively with the City of Nanaimo.
  • Recent reports in the media concerning Nanaimo's water restriction levels may be incorrect. Residents are strongly encouraged to check the City's website for up to date and correct information.
  • Social media users are strongly encouraged to follow the City of Nanaimo.

Quotes

"The City of Nanaimo's website and social media accounts are the best source of information for residents looking for updates on water restrictions impacting Nanaimo. Please be very careful not to confuse water restriction levels associated with other communities or which may be incorrectly reported in the media as being associated with the City of Nanaimo."

Bill Sims
Water Manger
City of Nanaimo
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Contact:

Bill Sims
Water Manager
City of Nanaimo
250-756-5302

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