Electoral Area Water Restrictions

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Mandatory watering restrictions remain in effect for some CRD Electoral Areas.

Water restrictions vary by water system. Some restrictions have been lifted, while others have been reduced or increased based on current water supply conditions. Check the restrictions for your water system to make sure you’re following the current requirements.

Stage 4 Watering Restrictions 

The following water systems are under Stage 4 watering restrictions: 

Mandatory Stage 4 Watering Restrictions

  • ALL outdoor water use is prohibited
  • Indoor water use is restricted to drinking, food preparation and sanitation purposes only

Stage 3 Watering Restrictions 

The following water systems are under Stage 3 watering restrictions: 

Mandatory Stage 3 Watering Restrictions

  • Hand watering of trees, shrubs, flowers and food gardens with a container, a hose with a shut-off valve or by micro/drip irrigation one day per week between the hours of 4 -10 am only

The following use of water is prohibited during Stage 3:

  • Watering lawns
  • Sprinkler watering of trees, shrubs, flowers and food gardens (soaker hoses are considered a sprinkler)
  • Washing vehicles or boats
  • Washing of sidewalks, driveways, exterior windows and building surfaces
  • Filling ornamental fountains, swimming pools, hot tubs and garden ponds

Stage 2 Watering Restrictions 

No water systems are currently under Stage 2 watering restrictions.

Stage 1 Watering Restrictions

The following water systems are under Stage 1 watering restrictions: 

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, flowers and food gardens with a container, a hose with a shut-off valve or by micro/drip irrigation is permitted any day and time.

No Water Restrictions

Water use can return to normal in the following water systems: 

Use of Non-CRD Regulated Water

The CRD does not regulate the use of water not supplied by the CRD. Residents are permitted to water trees, shrubs, flowers and food gardens with any water not supplied by the CRD such as rainwater captured in water barrels or well water. Additionally, greywater or recycled water can also be used to water trees, shrubs, flowers and food gardens.

Additional Resources

Check out our water conservation resources for tips and tricks on how to conserve water.

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