RDN News Release - Watering Restrictions Downgraded

Effective October 2, watering restrictions have been downgraded to Stage 2 in Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Water Service Areas except for the Decourcey and Surfside Water Service Areas which will remain at Stage 4 due to operational needs.

 

Watering Restriction Stages as of October 2, 2026

Check with your local water service provider for any recent updates

Water Service Areas

Stage 4

Regional District of Nanaimo (Water Service Areas): 

  • Surfside
  • Decourcey (Pylades)

District of Lantzville

 

STAGE 3

City of Parksville

Deep Bay Improvement District

City of Nanaimo

 

STAGE 2

Regional District of Nanaimo (Water Service Areas): 

  • Nanoose Bay Peninsula
  • River’s Edge
  • French Creek/ Sandpiper
  • San Pareil
  • Whiskey Creek
  • Westurne Heights
  • Melrose Terrace

North Cedar Improvement District

Bowser Waterworks

EPCOR French Creek

 

NO RESTRICTIONS

Town of Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Bay Horne Lake Waterworks

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