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westopher 07-21-2015 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Noizz (Post 8662293)
:rukidding: Because... it needs to be desalinated... and desalination requires a lot of energy...

It doesn't make sense for us to desalinate ocean water when there is "fresh" water around us.
http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/...83/894/463.jpg

fliptuner 07-21-2015 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by stewie (Post 8662397)
Permits will be honored until the 9th, not the first****
From my understanding, lawn watering permits are cancelled at Stage 3. My buddy put down new turf, got a permit and apparently, can't continue to water it.

3rd down:

quasi 07-21-2015 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by fliptuner (Post 8662416)
From my understanding, lawn watering permits are cancelled at Stage 3. My buddy put down new turf, got a permit and apparently, can't continue to water it.

3rd down:
Doesn't it say no new permits will be issued? I don't see anything about cancelling existing permits. I could be wrong though, I'd call the city and get clarification if I was him.

fliptuner 07-21-2015 10:09 AM
"All forms of watering using treated drinking water are prohibited"

I read it as including those with permits.

winson604 07-21-2015 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by quasi (Post 8662420)
Doesn't it say no new permits will be issued? I don't see anything about cancelling existing permits. I could be wrong though, I'd call the city and get clarification if I was him.
What happens if you water during Stage 3 watering restrictions
Water exemption permits are not issued during Stage 3 watering restrictions. Water Exemption Permits will be revoked in the event that the GVRD (Metro Vancouver) activates Stage 3 or Stage 4 of the Water Shortage Response Plan, By-law 8912. Refunds will not be issued.
If you water your lawn during the Stage 3 watering restrictions, you could be fined $250. The City actively patrols for violations.

About the watering restrictions | City of Vancouver

MG1 07-21-2015 01:13 PM
I just got back from a short trip to the US. I asked chick at the casino, who was watering the hanging baskets on the propert, if there was a watering ban in Washington. She had no idea what banning water meant. The server at Jack in the Box in Bellingham was ust as puzzled. Sprinklers on everywhere. I guess their water shed is still unaffected.

Anyway, back to Tom Selleck......

Tom Selleck settles water theft lawsuit in California - Arts & Entertainment - CBC News

22K is a drop in the bucket.

Gumby 07-21-2015 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MG1 (Post 8662470)
Anyway, back to Tom Selleck......

Tom Selleck settles water theft lawsuit in California - Arts & Entertainment - CBC News

22K is a drop in the bucket.
No pun intended! :p

MG1 07-21-2015 01:26 PM
you're just way too quick

punkwax 07-21-2015 01:36 PM
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Private and commercial outdoor impermeable surface washing (such as, driveways, sidewalks, and parkades):

Only for health and safety purposes or to prepare a surface for painting or similar treatment. Washing for aesthetic purposes is prohibited.
True story, I finished a tree fort for the kids yesterday and mounted a slide from an older playset on it. The slide is dirty. I wanted to pressure wash it for aesthetics initially, but the dust caked on it has actually made it ridiculously fast and I think cleaning it would slow it down for safety... do I risk it!?

I was also considering bucket of soapy water and hosing it off afterward but the damn slide has as much surface area as my Honda Fit so I think I'm kinda screwed until this ban lifts :lol

jing 07-21-2015 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fliptuner (Post 8662416)
From my understanding, lawn watering permits are cancelled at Stage 3. My buddy put down new turf, got a permit and apparently, can't continue to water it.

3rd down:
We had a nematode treatment permit that's now been nullified with the bump up to stage 3. I was planning on doing the treatment tomorrow night too. There goes $60 down the drain since the store won't refund the packs for obvious reasons..

Gerbs 07-21-2015 01:44 PM
Are you allowed to use one of those commercial pressure washing stations

kkthind 07-21-2015 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerbs (Post 8662499)
Are you allowed to use one of those commercial pressure washing stations
Water Restrictions Metro Vancouver

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Stage 3 Prohibitions
Lawn sprinkling is prohibited;
Municipal exemption permits for new‐lawns or nematode application are prohibited;
Watering of trees, shrubs, flowers, decorative planters and vegetable gardens by sprinklers or soaker hoses is prohibited;
Private pressure washing is prohibited;
Washing of driveways, sidewalks and parkades for aesthetic purposes is prohibited;
Washing of all cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and other recreational and vehicles is prohibited;
Golf course fairway watering is prohibited;
Cemetery lawns - all forms of watering are prohibited;
Municipal parks - all forms of watering are prohibited;
Operation of ornamental fountains is prohibited;
Filling or refilling of private swimming pools, hot tubs and garden ponds is prohibited.
Stage 3 Permitted Uses
Hand watering of trees, shrubs, flowers, decorative planters and vegetable gardens using a spring-loaded shutoff nozzle, containers or a drip irrigation system is permitted;
Watering of turf at turf farms or flowers and vegetables at commercial gardens is permitted.
Hosing of outdoor surfaces (e.g. driveways, sidewalks, roofs) if required to avoid public health and safety concerns or to prepare a surface for painting/sealing or similar treatment is permitted;
Commercial pressure washing for health and safety purposes or to prepare surface for painting or similar purposes is permitted;
Commercial car wash operations are permitted;
Golf course watering of greens and tee areas at minimum levels required to maintain areas in useable condition is permitted;
Sports playing field (including sand-based) and school yard watering at minimum levels as required to maintain areas in useable condition is permitted;
Artificial turf requiring wetting and outdoor tracks if required for dust control or safety reasons is permitted.

underscore 07-21-2015 04:40 PM
Oddly enough West Kelowna has been hit with restrictions as well, but not Kelowna. Which is good because I just finished fixing my damn sprinklers.

hchang 07-21-2015 04:56 PM
I got a monthly car wash pass

Is business as usual for car wash businesses?

hi-revs 07-21-2015 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hchang (Post 8662573)
I got a monthly car wash pass

Is business as usual for car wash businesses?


Car wash businesses/stations are good to go until if/when we hit stage 4 water restrictions.

Gerbs 07-21-2015 06:19 PM
So the self serve pressure wash stations are good to go?

Mikoyan 07-21-2015 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RRxtar (Post 8662265)
The thing with lawns is you can still have a lawn, but use a fraction of the amount of water. You just need to do it properly.

On top of that, there are growers producing new blends of turf that root deeper and require less than 20% the water that normal kentucky blue grass requires, as little as 1 inch per month.
Are these turf blends available at retail? Or do you need contractor access?

SpartanAir 07-21-2015 06:27 PM
I got a wash in yesterday before the Stage 3 notice. I have a spray nozzle and try to rinse as little as possible when I do it anyways.
I have an underground spot where I can wash it but I'm not gonna try to sneak any, it's just not worth it, and we really have to be more aware of our water usage. It's only gonna get harder in the future.

On a similar note, has anyone installed a gray water system? I'm sure they're quite expensive to install, especially after the fact, but it really seems like they should be required in the future; we would save so much damn fresh water...

Example:

http://www.environmentwriter.com/wp-...greywater1.jpg

kross9 07-21-2015 06:32 PM
All dealerships that do complementary car washes are shut down.. Detail departments / pay per wash will continue until stage 4.

What baffles me still is the fact we still sell our water (not to nestle) and no one bats an eye....

Goes to show how a bad winter will mean a really bad summer

BoostedBB6 07-21-2015 07:03 PM
Dealers are still doing comp washes.

MG1 07-21-2015 07:07 PM
Everything tends to even out in the end. I bet we are gonna have a bitch of a winter.

snails 07-21-2015 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostedBB6 (Post 8662616)
Dealers are still doing comp washes.
thats a little ridiculous as most of those people getting them dont even care if their cars are clean or not.

everyone who as worked at a dealership understands what i mean when i say that ALOT of people take realllllly shitty care of their cars and only bring it in to maintain the warranty

CharlesInCharge 07-21-2015 07:18 PM
Oregon ‘Rain Man’ Fined, Sent To Jail For Collecting Rainwater
Oregon ?Rain Man? Fined, Sent To Jail For Collecting Rainwater AnonHQ

Boring details (video)
youtu.be/P9utdDOTOqg

mb_ 07-21-2015 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kross9 (Post 8662610)
All dealerships that do complementary car washes are shut down.. Detail departments / pay per wash will continue until stage 4.

What baffles me still is the fact we still sell our water (not to nestle) and no one bats an eye....

Goes to show how a bad winter will mean a really bad summer
Our dealership is still doing complimentary car washes but we're encouraging our customers to pass on them

Gerbs 07-21-2015 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SpartanAir (Post 8662608)
I got a wash in yesterday before the Stage 3 notice.
I thoguht it was effective immediately monday instead of tuesday.


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