Metro Vancouver Water Restrictions

• 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
  
• 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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• What can and can’t you do under Vancouver’s new water restrictions?

  Violations of the city's watering restrictions may be met with fines between $250 and $10,000. Fines begin at $500 under Stage 2 restrictions.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 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
• Water restrictions for Metro Vancouver on the way, regional district says

  Starting May 1, regulations that limit lawn watering to once per week will come into effect in an effort to conserve the region’s drinking water for the coming hot and dry months.

  Environment

  Apr 5, 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
• B.C. residents encouraged to curb water use as drought conditions grow

  As of Friday, seven areas were at drought level 4, from southern Vancouver Island to the Kootenays. An additional nine areas were at drought level 3.

  Environment

  Jul 23, 2021
• Metro Vancouver watering restrictions go into effect Friday

  Under Stage 1 rules, residents can water their lawn two mornings per week.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2020
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• Water conservation still important while levels look good: Metro Vancouver

  "With the fires, we have to make sure we have a good supply to last us if it's dry into September and October."

  News

  Aug 22, 2018
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• Metro Vancouver water restrictions kick in May 1

  The restrictions would limit residents from watering their lawns to just two days a week until Oct. 15.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2018