Lawn Watering

• Metro Vancouver lawn watering restrictions go into effect on May 1

  Due to a low snowpack and an expectation that it will be a hot and dry summer, Vancouver residents and businesses are being asked to conserve water.

  Environment

  Apr 9
  
• The grass that’s greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

  B.C. is experiencing what the province calls a severe and unprecedented drought, with 29 of its 34 water basins at drought level 4 or 5, with level 5 being the worst level.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2023
  
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• Nearly 900 warnings, fines issued for breaking Vancouver’s water restrictions

  Most of the fines were $250 for breaches of Stage 1 protocols, but at least 14 fines of $500 were issued for Stage 2 violations last week.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2023
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• Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 2 water restrictions for 1st time since 2015

  Under the restrictions, you won't be allowed to water lawns, fill decorative fountains or water features, or wash impermeable surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.

  Environment

  Jul 28, 2023
• Metro Vancouver’s new, more restrictive lawn watering restrictions kick in Sunday

  Metro Vancouver residents will need to moderate their outdoor water use starting Sunday with new restrictions that only allow lawn watering once a week.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2022
• Metro Vancouver seasonal lawn watering restrictions now in effect

  Under the regulations, residents and businesses can water their lawns twice a week, on days determined by property address.

  Environment

  May 2, 2021
• Metro Vancouver water restrictions go into effect May 15

  With dozens of new temperatures records set in Metro Vancouver recently, watering restrictions are going into force early.

  May 13, 2016