April 28, 2026 - As of May 1, Metro Vancouver is implementing Stage 2 water restrictions for the region, which means all residential and non-residential lawn watering is banned. Due to a low snowpack and a forecasted drought, we need to make sure we conserve water where we need it most—drinking, cooking and cleaning.
Stage 2 Restrictions
- All lawn watering is prohibited
- Aesthetic water features, such as fountains, cannot be filled or topped up
- Washing surfaces like driveways and sidewalks is prohibited except in limited circumstances
- Trees, shrubs, and flowers can be watered by hand or using soaker hoses or drip irrigation at any time, or by using a sprinkler between 5:00 and 9:00 am any day
- Vegetable gardens can be watered at any time
Find full restriction details on Metro Vancouver's website at itsalldrinkingwater.ca. For more information about water restrictions and water uses in Pitt Meadows, including activities like washing vehicles and watering sport fields, visit pittmeadows.ca/water-restrictions.
Lawn Watering Exemption Permits are not available
Watering permits for newly seeded or nematode treated lawns are not issued during Stage 2, 3 or 4 restrictions. These permits are only available during Stage 1 restrictions. For more information, please contact: 604-465-2428 or engineering@pittmeadows.ca
Reporting Watering Infractions
Failure to comply with watering regulations may result in fines being issued. To report an infraction of watering restrictions, please fill out the form on pittmeadows.ca/reportaproblem, email bylaw@pittmeadows.ca, or phone 604-465-2428, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.