Watering Restrictions
Metro Vancouver
STAGE 2
Residential LAWN WATERING NOT ALLOWED
For both Even and Odd-numbered addresses
- Residents can water trees, shrubs and flowers by hand or using soaker hoses or drip irrigation at any time, or using a sprinkler between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m.
- Watering vegetables remains permitted at any time.
- Non-residential properties are subject to similar restrictions on lawn and garden watering, washing impermeable surfaces and filling aesthetic water features.

Stage 1 Residential lawn Watering allowed:
Even-numbered addresses on Saturdays
Odd-numbered addresses on Sundays
- Automatic watering: 5 am - 7 am
- Manual watering: 6 am - 9 am
Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day from 5 am to 9 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
Stage 1 Non-residential lawn Watering allowed:
Even-numbered addresses on Mondays
Odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays
- Automatic watering: 4 am - 6 am
- Manual watering: 6 am - 9 am
Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day from 4 am to 9 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
Ways We Can Save You Water
Fortunately there are various products that help to reduce water use and promote efficient irrigating that will leave your landscape nice and healthy.

Smart Irrigation Controllers

Efficient Sprinkler Heads

Rain Sensors
Moisture Sensing
Pressure Regulator
Drip Irrigation
Ask one of our WVI expert technicians the many ways you can reduce overwatering your landscape and efficiently manage your lawn and garden. Give us a call or use our contact form to learn more about our smart watering solutions.
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