As noted at the Council meeting of April 22, 2024, Water Restrictions are in effect May 1 to October 15, 2024. Please click the link for the Metro Vancouver website for further updates and information: Lawn Watering Regulations | Metro Vancouver
Lawn Watering Regulations effective May 1, 2024
Stage 1 Residential lawn watering allowed:
Even-numbered addresses on Saturday mornings
Odd-numbered addresses on Sunday mornings
Automatic watering 5:00 am – 7:00 am Manual watering 6:00 am – 9:00 am
Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers is permitted any day from 5:00 am to 9:00 am if using a sprinkler, or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device.
Edible plants are exempt from regulations.
These restrictions do not apply to the use of rain water, gray water, any forms of recycled water, or other sources of water outside the GVWD/municipal water supply system.
Bylaw enforcement regulations are in effect starting May 1, 2024. Residents will be notified when Stage 2 restrictions are implemented.