Updated September 1, 2026 - Metro Vancouver has returned to Stage 1 water restrictions as of Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The change reflects reservoir levels that are within the typical range for this time of year.
Stage 1 restrictions remain in effect until October 15, 2026.
Residents and businesses may water lawns once per week, based on their address and property type.
Stage 1 Residential Lawn Watering
- Even-numbered addresses: Saturdays
- Automatic watering: 5:00–7:00 a.m.
- Manual watering: 6:00–9:00 a.m.
- Odd-numbered addresses: Sundays
- Automatic watering: 5:00–7:00 a.m.
- Manual watering: 6:00–9:00 a.m.
Stage 1 Non-Residential Lawn Watering
- Even-numbered addresses: Mondays
- Automatic watering: 4:00–6:00 a.m.
- Manual watering: 6:00–9:00 a.m.
- Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesdays
- Automatic watering: 4:00–6:00 a.m.
- Manual watering: 6:00–9:00 a.m.
Other Stage 1 Restrictions
- Trees, shrubs and flowers can be watered by hand, with drip irrigation or using a soaker hose at any time.
- Trees, shrubs and flowers can be watered with a sprinkler any day between 5:00–9:00 a.m. for residential properties, and 4:00–9:00 a.m. for non-residential properties.
- Vegetable gardens and other edible plants can be watered at any time.
- Impermeable surfaces, such as driveways, sidewalks and patios, may be washed without restriction.
- Aesthetic water features, such as fountains, may be filled or topped up.
- Cars and other vehicles may be washed without restriction.
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
Lawn watering exemption permits for newly seeded or nematode-treated lawns may be available during Stage 1 restrictions, subject to eligibility requirements. For more information, please contact Engineering at engineering@pittmeadows.ca or 604-465-2428.
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.