Sprinkling Regulations
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Did you know that one hour of sprinkling per week is all that most yards need?
Starting in 2011, residential lawn sprinkling hours are restricted to 4:00 am to 9:00 am. That is when the least amount of water used on lawns will evaporate. These restrictions are in place from June 1 to September 30.
When You May Sprinkle Your Lawn
Residential Addresses:
- Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 4:00 am to 9:00 am on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 4:00 am to 9:00 am on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Residential addresses may NOT sprinkle on Friday.
Non-Residential Addresses:
- Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 1:00 am - 6:00 am on Monday and Wednesday
- Odd-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns from 1:00 am - 6:00 am on Tuesday and Thursday
Non-residential addresses MAY also sprinkle from 4:00 am - 9:00 am on Friday.
Newly turfed or seeded lawns may be irrigated more frequently, provided a written permit stipulating conditions is first obtained from the Engineering Department. The cost of the permit is $30.00 for a three week period and is renewable once.
- Watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetable gardens is not affected by the regulations at this stage.
- Car washing using a hose equipped with spring loaded shut-off device is permitted.
- These restrictions do not apply to nurseries, golf courses, sport fields, and parks at this time.
The above regulations will remain in effect until further notice. Your cooperation will help save water and reduce the risk of more severe restrictions. Remember, your lawn only needs about 1-inch of water (about 1 hour of sprinkling) per week to stay healthy.
For more information on water treatment and supply, sprinkling regulations, conservation and reservoir levels please visit the Metro Vancouver website.