Levels at the Jump Creek Reservoir, the City of Nanaimo’s main water source, continue dropping due to a lack of snowmelt and precipitation, additional water restrictions are being applied. (Image Credit: City of Nanaimo)
By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff
drought conditions
Jun 5, 2026 | 9:21 AM
NANAIMO — Ongoing drought-like conditions across the mid-Island is prompting some preventative measures from local officials.
Beginning Monday, June 8, the City of Nanaimo will move to stage three water restrictions, up from the current stage two, in a bid to preserve water supply ahead of the warmest and driest summer months.
Under stage three restrictions, outdoor watering is limited to one day per week, with odd-numbered houses permitted on Mondays and even-numbered houses on Thursdays.
Watering must take place between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. and be for no more than two hours on a property’s assigned day.