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Lawn watering regulations in the region begin Friday (May 1) and remain in place through the summer.
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Lawn watering regulations begin May 1
By Hannah Scott, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Published 11:40 PDT, Tue April 28, 2020
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
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Annual lawn watering regulations in the region will take effect on Friday (May 1) and continue until Oct. 15.
These restrictions conserve the region’s high-quality drinking water, ensuring sufficient water sources through to the rainy fall season.
Watering regulations are part of Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan. Progressively stricter stages of water restrictions may be implemented as needed based on water supply within the region.
Stage 1 lawn watering regulations are as follows:
Residential lawn watering allowed:
• Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday mornings 4 to 9 a.m.
• Odd-numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday mornings 4 to 9 a.m.
• Watering trees, shrubs, decorative planters and flowers (excluding edible plants): Any day from 4 to 9 a.m. using a sprinkler; anytime using hand watering or drip irrigation.
Non-residential lawn watering allowed:
• Even-numbered addresses: Monday mornings 1 to 6 a.m. and Friday mornings 4 to 9 a.m.
• Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday mornings 1 to 6 a.m. and Friday mornings 4 to 9 a.m.
• Trees, shrubs, decorative planters and flowers (excluding edible plants) can be watered any day of the week, anytime using hand watering or drip irrigation, or from 1 to 9 a.m. using a sprinkler.
• Edible plants can be watered anytime.
Demand for water is highest during the evening, when people use it for preparing dinner, dishwashing, laundry and showers. By watering lawns early in the morning, peak demand on the water system is reduced.
Water restrictions also remind people to reduce non-priority water uses such as washing vehicles or non-permeable surfaces like driveways. The restrictions only apply to the use of treated drinking/tap water and not to the use of rain water, grey water (waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances) or any form of recycled water.
For more information and videos about Metro Vancouver’s lawn watering regulations, water-wise lawn care and everyday water conservation tips, visit: www.metrovancouver.org/services/water/water-conservation/Pages/default.aspx.
For information on how to apply for water restriction exemption permits during COVID-19, visit: www.richmond.ca/safety/property/environment/water.htm
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