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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Greater Victoria Water Restrictions.

Stage 1:


In effect May 1st to September 30th each and every year.

Even addresses:
Lawn watering is allowed on Wednesday and Saturday from 4-10am and 7-10pm

Odd addresses:
Lawn watering is allowed on Thursday and Sunday from 4-10am and 7-10pm

Tree, shrubs, vegetable and flower gardens may be watered by hand using a hose with a shut off device or hand held container, or micro/drip irrigation system on any day at anytime. They may also be watered with a sprinkler on any day but only during designated watering times.

A vehicle may be washed using a hand help container or hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle or at car dealership or commercial car washes.

For more information, click here: CRD Water Restrictions




Comox Valley Water Restrictions

Stage 2:


Two days per week lawn watering.

Even addresses:
Lawn watering is allowed on Tuesday and Saturday from 4-9am and 7-10pm

Odd addresses:
Lawn watering is allowed on Wednesday and Sunday from 4-9am and 7-10pm

Tree, shrubs, vegetable and flower gardens may be watered by hand using a hose with a shut off device or hand held container during the prescribed hours of stage 2 lawn watering on any day at any time.

A micro/drip irrigation system can be used on any day at anytime.

A vehicle may be washed using a hand help container or hose equipped with a shut-off nozzle or at car dealership or commercial car washes.

For more information, click here: CVRD Water Restrictions

Regional District of Nanaimo Water Restrictions

Stage 2:



In effect May 1st to September 30th each and every year.

Even addresses:
Lawn watering is allowed on Even Number Days between 7-10am OR 7-10pm for 2 HRS MAX.

Odd addresses:
Lawn watering is allowed on Odd Number Days between 7-10am OR 7-10pm for 2 HRS MAX.

Hand-washing, drip irrigation, micro-irrigation, washing vehicles, boats and houses (siding) can be done anytime.

Filling fountains, pool and hot tubs can be done anytime.

New lawn watering? Apply for permit.

Pressure washing, walkways, driveways and siding can be done anytime.

For more information, click here: RDN Water Restrictions

Cowichan Valley Regional District Water Restrictions

Stage 2:



In effect: As Required.

Even addresses:
Sprinkling times are Wednesday & Saturday between 7-9am OR 7-9pm.

Odd addresses:
Sprinkling times are Thursday & Sunday between 7-9am OR 7-9pm.

Watering new lawn? No permits issued.

Trees, shrubs and gardens - hand watering is permitted with a spring-loaded nozzle, watering pail or bucket between 7-9am or 7-9pm for 2 HRS MAX per day.

Tree shrubs and gardens - watering is permitted with micro or drip irrigation anytime for 4 HRS MAX per day.

Washing vehicles or boats and filling pools and hot tubs can happen anytime.

Washing driveways, houses and sidewalks is NOT PERMITTED.

For more information, click here: CVRD Water Restrictions