Metro Vancouver annual watering restrictions

Stage 1 watering restrictions come into effect on May 1, 2021 as detailed in Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan.

Under Stage 1, non-residential addresses are permitted to water: 

Lawns two mornings per week:

• Even-numbered civic addresses: Mondays 1 a.m.-6 a.m. and Fridays 4 a.m.-9 a.m.
• Odd-numbered civic addresses: Tuesdays 1 a.m.-6 a.m. and Fridays 4 a.m.-9 a.m.

Trees, shrubs, and flowers, excluding edible plants:

• Any day 1 a.m.-9 a.m. if using a sprinkler
• Any day at any time if using a handheld hose, soaker hose, water container, or drip irrigation

In cases of mixed zoning, where commercial or industrial uses are on the same property as residential, the property is designated as "non-residential".

Learn more

Visit www.metrovancouver.org/lawns for information on the stages of water restrictions, and resources for waterwise lawn care and waterwise gardening.

If you have any questions regarding the Drinking Water Conservation Plan, contact Nimet Alibhai at 604-436-6720.