Stage 3 Water Restrictions Returning to Comox Valley as Puntledge River Sees Record-Low Inflows

Reservoir inflows in Comox Valley lowest in 64 years as warm, dry fall persists

Reduced water levels have prompted a variety of consequences — including a return to Stage 3 water restrictions, the temporary closure of a boat ramp and one conservation group monitoring for any impact to spawning salmon.

Stage 3 water restrictions returning to Comox Valley as Puntledge River sees record-low inflows

Stage 3 water restrictions are returning to parts of the Comox Valley Thursday as severely dry conditions force BC Hydro to reduce flows in the Puntledge River.

BC Hydro reducing flow rate into Puntledge River due to decline in Comox Lake Reservoir's water storage

Persistent dry weather has caused a prolonged period of lower-than-normal inflows and declining water storage in the Comox Lake Reservoir. Because of this, BC Hydro will reduce the flow rate […]