June 2, 2026 - Metro Vancouver will temporarily move to Stage 3 water restrictions starting on June 8 to protect the water supply system while critical infrastructure work is completed. All residential and non-residential lawn watering will continue to be 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 3 Residential Restrictions
- All lawn watering is prohibited
- Trees, shrubs and flowers can be watered at any time using a water container, drip irrigation or hose with spring-loaded nozzle. Sprinklers and soaker hoses are prohibited.
- Vegetable gardens can be watered at any time.
- Pools, hot tubs and decorative water features, such as fountains, cannot be filled or topped up.
- Vehicles and boats cannot be washed at home except to clean windows, lights, mirrors, licence plates and boat engines for safety. They may be washed at a water-efficient commercial car wash.
- Washing surfaces like driveways and sidewalks is prohibited except in limited circumstances.
See Metro Vancouver's detailed list of stage 3 residential water restrictions.
Find full residential and commercial 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 spray parks 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.