Stage 3 Water Restrictions Now In Effect
Following prolonged dry weather and worsening drought across the province, the Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Commission (AMWSC) is moving from Stage 2 (implemented July 21, 2023) to Stage 3 Water Restrictions effective immediately and is encouraging all residents to take additional steps to conserve water this summer. These measures will remain in effect until October 31, 2023.
Stage 3 restrictions prohibit lawn sprinkling in both communities, but hand watering of lawns is allowed with a hose equipped with a spring-loaded shut off device or hand-held container. Garden irrigation, watering of flowers, shrubs, trees and vegetables may be carried out using a hand-held wand, a hose equipped with a spring-loaded shut off device or micro/drip irrigation.
- Lawn sprinkling is prohibited
- No new lawn permits will be issued
- All water features are prohibited
- Overhead sprinklers are prohibited
- No impermeable surface washing
- No vehicle or boat washing
- No filling or refilling of pools
Clearbrook Waterworks District requests that all of its residents/customers adhere to the staged watering restrictions prescribed by the City of Abbotsford.
For more information view the Information Bulletin and for conservation tips visit ourwatermatters.ca
Using Water Wisely During Extreme Heat
Due to the extreme temperatures and high water demands, the Abbotsford Mission Water & Sewer Commission would like to remind residents to try to conserve and use water wisely. Water is a great way to cool off during extreme temperatures, but please remember not to waste it. All our small uses add up.
Please do your part. Conserve and Reserve! For more information visit ourwatermatters.ca.
Sprinkling & Watering Restrictions
Water is often taken for granted, especially in our area where water resources are abundant and rainfall is plentiful for the majority of the year. However, our climate is changing and our population and our economy continue to grow, increasing the demands and pressures on our water resources. We need to adapt to climate change and think about intergenerational equity.
Sign Up for My City Online
- Register at abbotsford.ca/mycity
- Use the register link to create an account
- When you receive the confirmation email, follow the instructions to complete your registration.
- When your registration is complete, log into your MyCity account and use the “Edit Account” button and register your utility account and access code. These can be found on your last bill.
- Click on the water portal icon and start conserving and reserving!