Seasonal lawn watering restrictions are now in effect across Metro Vancouver.
Under the regulations, residents and businesses can water their lawns twice a week, on days determined by property address.
Even-numbered residential addresses can water Wednesdays and Saturdays between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., while odd-numbered addresses can water Thursdays and Sundays for the same time period.
Even-numbered commercial addresses can water Mondays between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., and Fridays 4 a.m. to 9 a.m., while odd-numbered assesses can water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
People can water trees, shrubs and flowers with a sprinkler any day between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., or any time by hand or using drip irrigation.
Edible plants are exempt from the restrictions, which remain in effect until Oct. 15.