Water Restrictions

Stage 1 lawn watering regulations

Outdoor watering restrictions within the Metro Vancouver region, including Surrey, are in effect from May 1 to October 15 each year.

Stage 1 lawn watering regulations are in effect.

Permitted activities during Stage 1 restrictions

• An automatic shut-off device (spray nozzle) is required on hoses.
• Water your edible plants garden at any time.
• Washing a car or a boat any day at any time with a handheld hose on gravel area or paved area where wash water cannot enter any stormwater drains. We recommend using a commercial car wash that uses less water and treats the wastewater.
• Washing or pressure washing outdoor surfaces any day at any time with a handheld hose or pressure washer.
• Filling or topping up a pool, hot tub, ornamental fountain or water feature.

Residential lawn watering

Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays
Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays

• Automatic watering: 5 to 7am
• Manual watering: 6 to 9am

Apartments and townhouses follow complex addresses, not individual unit numbers.

Non-residential lawn watering

Even-numbered addresses: Mondays
Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays

• Automatic watering: 4 to 6am
• Manual watering: 6 to 9am

This includes businesses and mixed-use complexes (i.e. residential with commercial buildings).

Trees, shrubs, and flowers watering

Residential: 5 to 9am for sprinklers, any day

Non-residential: 4 to 9am for sprinklers, any day

Water at any time, any day, if hand watering or using drip irrigation.

Street trees need extra help to stay healthy during summer heat. Learn how to help water street trees.