The weather in Burnaby has been pretty mild for a July, with some rain in the forecast for later this week.
But that doesn’t mean you can just ignore the water sprinkling regulations.
This is what’s in place until Oct. 15.
Stage 1 Residential:
- Even-numbered addresses Wednesdays and Saturdays 4:00–9:00 AM
- Odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays 4:00–9:00 AM
- Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day, from 4:00–9:00 AM if using a sprinkler, or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device.
Stage 1 Non-Residential:
- Even-numbered addresses Mondays 1:00–6:00 AM and Fridays 4:00–9:00 AM
- Odd-numbered addresses Tuesdays 1:00–6:00 AM and Fridays 4:00–9:00 AM
- Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day, from 1:00–9:00 AM if using a sprinkler, or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device.
Note: Mixed-use buildings with both residential and commercial units should follow Non-Residential watering times and regulations.
The full list of water use regulations for homes, businesses, governments and schools for Stages 1 to 4 is available in Metro Vancouver's Drinking Water Conservation Plan Summary, and more information is available on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
