As of September 1, Stage 1 water restrictions are in effect for the Metro Vancouver region and lawn watering is permitted one morning per week. Restrictions will remain in place until October 15.
Restrictions are easing from Stage 2 to Stage 1 because reservoir storage levels are sufficient for this time of year, and water use trends are generally lower in September and October.
Stage 1 residential lawn watering regulations
Residential lawns
Even-numbered addresses on Saturdays
Odd-numbered addresses on Sundays
- Automatic watering: 5–7 a.m.
- Manual watering: 6–9 a.m.
Trees, shrubs, and flowers
- Sprinklers: 5–9 a.m., any day
- Hand watering, soaker hose, or drip irrigation: anytime
Vegetable gardens
- anytime
Stage 1 non-residential lawn watering regulations
Even-numbered addresses on Mondays
Odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays
- Automatic watering: 4–6 a.m.
- Manual watering: 6–9 a.m.
- Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day from 4 to 9 a.m. 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.
Residents and businesses are permitted to water lawns one morning per week, with designated days determined by property address and type. Enter your address at metrovancouver.org/lawns to find your watering days and times.
West Vancouver water facts
- All tap water is drinking water!
- West Vancouver’s water is metered—when you use less, you pay less.
- Our water use doubles in the summer largely due to lawn watering and other non-essential uses.
- Conserving water helps keep our environment healthy, reduces stress on our water system, and saves money.
Learn more
Metro Vancouver - We Love Water
West Vancouver - Water Conservation