Stage 1 Water Restrictions: Effective Monday, May 13, 2024

Due to the lack of rain forecasted in the next 14 days, historical data, and a recent increase in daily water use, the District of Tofino is providing advance notice of Stage 1 Water Restrictions effective Monday, May 13, 2024.

These restrictions will be in effect until further notice.

During Stage 1 water restrictions, the following restrictions are in place:

1. Water conservation information and educational products must be placed in or publicly displayed in:
   • All accommodation units and/or rooms
   • All visitor-facing commercial businesses, including all:
     • Accommodation units
     • Restaurant tables
     • Kitchens
     • Cash Registers
     • Booking Offices
     • Websites
2. Watering of food plants with a handheld canister is permitted. Watering lawns, gardens, trees, and landscaped areas is restricted to a handheld hose with an automatic shut-off mechanism, a handheld canister, a sprinkler, or a drip irrigation system.

*Businesses can create their own water conservation messaging materials or download/print materials from this toolkit. Messaging materials will also be available at Tofino Visitor Centre & the District of Tofino Municipal Hall.