Metro Vancouver launched its Stage 1 lawn watering restrictions on Monday.
A press release noted the restrictions will run until Oct. 15 to help conserve drinking water during the driest part of the year.
Under the restrictions, lawns may only be watered in the mornings to reduce the load on the system during evening hours when demand is highest for domestic uses such as dishwashing, laundry, and showers.
North Vancouver City Mayor Darrell Mussatto, chairman of Metro Vancouver’s Utilities Committee, stated in the release that water demand always goes up in the summer, which is also when the area gets the least amount of rain.
“Reducing lawn watering has consistently proven to be an effective way to conserve water and lessen the strain on the region’s water transmission system,” he said.
Regulations are in place to help residents develop long-term habits for drier years, he added.
Local governments throughout Metro Vancouver enforce the lawn watering restrictions through local bylaw regulations.
Metro Vancouver has released a Waterwise Lawn Care guide that is available online (search “Lawn Care” metrovancouver.org) and in a hard-copy version as a brochure.
Residential lawn watering allowed during the following times:
Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday mornings 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday mornings 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Non-residential lawn watering allowed:
Even-numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday mornings 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday mornings 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.
All non-residential addresses: Friday mornings, 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
