Metro Vancouver urges residents to conserve water as temperatures climb

Metro Vancouver is asking residents to continue reducing water use as warmer weather raises demand across the region, even though recent consumption has stayed within the current target. The regional district said people in Greater Vancouver used 1.22 billion litres of water on Friday, below the 1.4 billionlitre daily target set under existing restrictions. Officials warned that hot conditions can quickly push demand higher, with temperatures expected to reach 31 C inland by Sunday. Current rules ban sprinklers and soaker hoses, and Metro Vancouver says it wants households to limit outdoor watering where possible. The district says keeping demand below the target helps avoid lower water pressure, which could affect emergency response. The restrictions are tied to ongoing work on the regional water supply system, and officials say they may be lifted at the end of July if construction and weather conditions allow.