A confluence of summer drought conditions and ongoing work on a major water pipeline could reduce water pressure around Metro Vancouver to the point first responders may struggle to fight fires.
That’s according to a staff report presented to the regional government’s Water Committee Wednesday, May 13. Several directors, including Metro director and Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge, raised concerns that the situation could create a short-term crisis as the region’s water demand usually spikes by 50 per cent in the summer.
“It’s basically the perfect storm,” said Hodge.
Mike Brannon, who directs operations and maintenance for Metro’s Water Services division, said the province has warned B.C.’s most populated urban
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