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Metro Vancouver has announced a return to Stage 1 Watering Restrictions starting September 1, 2026.
Stage 1 of the Water Shortage Response Bylaw, regardless of weather conditions, applies from May 1 to October 15.
The intent is for watering to take place in the early morning hours, when demand is low and evaporation is minimal. The policy applies to both residential and non-residential areas. The permitted watering hours during Stage 1 are summarized below.
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Residential Even-numbered addresses on Saturdays Odd-numbered addresses on Sundays
Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day from 5:00 am to 9:00 am if using a sprinkler, or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device. Edible plants are exempt from regulations. |
Non-residential Even-numbered addresses: Mondays only Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays only
Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day from 4:00 am to 9:00 am if using a sprinkler, or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device. Edible plants are exempt from regulations |
Automatic watering means applying water using an automated water delivery system that requires only minimal human intervention or supervision and typically employs mechanical, electronic, or other components and devices, including but not limited to timers, sensors, computers, or mechanical appliances.
Manual watering means applying water using a device or tool that is manually held or operated by a human being, without automatic watering.
Check out the Lawn Watering: Automatic vs. Manual Methods guide for examples.