You are limited to watering your lawn three times a week under restricted guidelines

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Water restrictions take effect today and despite the wet weather and melting snow pack, we have to be mindful as we move towards the summer months.

We’ve had lots of rain and the reservoirs are full right now — but that doesn’t mean it will stay that way. However, Chair of Metro Vancouver‘s Utilities Committee Darrell Mussatto says it’s about getting into good water conservation habits.

“We use quite a bit of that water in the hot summer months, July, August, September. and in case have real long dry spells, we have to make sure we water left for drinking, and for food and for firefighting… so we have we have to plan for the worst-case scenario, even if it doesn’t happen, we have to plan for it.”

He says as the population continues to grow — we have to be mindful of water conservation.

Stage One starts May 15th, which will limit how often you can water your lawn to just three times a week. Restrictions will be in place until mid-October.

RESIDENTIAL LAWN WATERING ALLOWED

Even-numbered addresses Monday, Wednesday, Saturday mornings from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Odd-numbered addresses Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday mornings from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.

NON-RESIDENTIAL LAWN WATERING ALLOWED

Even-numbered addresses Monday, Wednesday mornings 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Odd-numbered addresses Tuesday, Thursday mornings 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

All non-residential addresses Friday mornings, 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.