Water usage in the District of Port Hardy has shot up since water conservation restrictions came into effect, according to Mayor Pat Corbett-Labatt.
Last Wednesday, Port Hardy was placed under Stage 3 water restrictions. But since then, water usage has increased by 20 per cent.
It comes as much of B.C. faces drought.
“It makes me feel a little bit sad and disappointed,” said Corbett-Labatt. “It’s obviously a big concern to the district.”
Corbett-Labatt says with recent nice weather, people may be using more water recreationally, including filling up swimming pools or gardening.
She is urging residents to be more intentional in their water use.
“Right now, we have to band together and support everybody,” she said.
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