Electoral Area Water Restrictions

Jul 11, 2024 (updated Oct 15, 2024, 1:55pm)

Watering restrictions now in effect for CRD Electoral Areas

In accordance with Bylaw 4492, the following water restrictions are in effect for CRD Electoral Areas until further notice.

Stage 1 Watering Restrictions apply to the following water services:

  • There are currently no systems at Stage 1

Mandatory Stage 1 Watering Restrictions:

  • Limit lawn watering to one day per week. Watering is only permitted between the hours of 4-10 am or 7-10 pm.
  • Limit watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables with a sprinkler to one day a week between the hours of 4-10 am or 7-10 pm 
  • Only wash vehicles or boats using a container or hose with a shut-off valve

NOTE: Hand watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables with a container or a hose with a shut-off valve is permitted any day and time.

Stage 2 Watering Restrictions apply to the following water services:

Mandatory Stage 2 Watering Restrictions:

  • Limit lawn watering to one day every two weeks. Watering is only permitted between the hours of 4-10 am or 7-10 pm
  • Limit watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables with a sprinkler to one day a week between the hours of 4-10 am or 7-10 pm.
  • Only wash vehicles or boats at a commercial car wash

The following use of water is prohibited during Stage 2:

  • Washing of sidewalks, driveways, exterior windows and building surfaces (expect for the application of paving or painting or if required by law to comply with health and safety regulations)
  • Filling of ornamental fountains

NOTE: Hand watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables with a container or a hose with a shut-off valve is permitted any day and time.

Stage 3 Watering Restrictions apply to the following water services:

Mandatory Stage 3 Watering Restrictions:

  • Limit watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables to hand watering only with a container, a hose with a shut-off valve, or a micro-irrigation system one day per week between the hours of 4 -10 am only

 The following use of water is prohibited during Stage 3:

  • Watering lawns
  • Washing vehicles or boats
  • Washing of sidewalks, driveways, exterior windows and building surfaces
  • Filling ornamental fountains, swimming pools, hot tubs and garden ponds

No Restrictions

The following electoral area water systems have no water restrictions:

For tips on water conservation, visit

https://www.crd.bc.ca/education/water-conservation/at-home/water-conservation-facts

If you have questions or concerns about water restrictions, please email: waterplanning@crd.bc.ca