The day before a massive — and unusual— thunder and hail storm turned fall into winter and saw torrents of rain rushing down the island’s hills and streets, the municipality lifted its fire ban and water usage restrictions.
It’s not as if everyone immediately rushed out to water their lawn or huddle ‘round a campfire.
Tuesday morning’s storm dumped buckets of water in places both welcome (drinking wells) and unwelcome (blocked drains.) Public works superintendent Bob Robinson says no major problems were caused by the deluge.
As well as lifting the water restrictions for Bluewater and King Edward Bay residents, Robinson also lifted the conservation recommendations for all other municipal well users.
In the meantime, people are reminded that the outdoor burning season does not begin until October 15. You can get your burning permit from the Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Department by calling 604-947-9324 prior to planning your burn.
