As the long, rainy days of winter turn to the warmer days of summer, Metro Vancouver is reminding the public to do its part conserving drinking water. Starting May 1, water restrictions come into effect. While in place, lawn watering is limited to two mornings a week. Metro Vancouver expects the region's three reservoirs will soon be at full capacity, including the Seymour reservoir pictured above. (Getty Images/Moment RF)Lower than average snowpackMetro Vancouver relies on melted snowpacks and falling rain to service the community with drinking water.

Source: CBC News April 29, 2019 21:11 UTC