Lawn-watering ban starts May 1 in Metro Vancouver, lasts through summer
Metro Vancouver residents won't be able to water their lawns starting May 1 as the region brings in new water restrictions
Starting May 1, Metro Vancouver residents will be prohibited from watering their lawns due to new water restrictions aimed at conserving water for essential uses like drinking, cooking, and cleaning.
The decision comes in response to predictions of hot and dry weather in the coming weeks, with the ban remaining in effect until October 15.
The restrictions, which are part of a broader water conservation strategy, aim to manage the region's water supply effectively. While lawn watering is banned, residents and businesses are still permitted to use rainwater, grey water, recycled water, or other water sources that do not originate from the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) or municipal water supply systems.
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Under Stage 2, residents are prohibited from watering their lawns (including schools and city parks, lawns, and grass boulevards) and topping up or filling water features.
Spray parks will not be allowed to run unless they are furnished with user-activated switches.
Sprinklers are permitted for watering trees, shrubs and flowers 5 a.m.-9 a.m. for residential properties and 4 a.m.-9 a.m. for non-residential properties. Vegetable gardens can be watered any time for both residential and non-residential areas. See the full set of rules around the water restrictions for Stages 1 to 4 here.
Those who violate the restrictions could face a fine.
For further information about the Drinking Water Conservation Plan, click here.