Fraser Valley – For the most part, throughout the Fraser Valley, water restrictions are implemented annually from May 1 to October 15. Stage 2, which has been in place during high-demand periods, strictly prohibits lawn sprinkling while allowing manual watering of gardens with hand-held tools. Stage 1 limits lawn watering to specific, permitted days.
Key details regarding most districts include:
Exceptions: School and community sand-based sports fields may have different, more lenient schedules.
Stage 1 (Normal): Lawn sprinkling is restricted, with permits required for extra watering.
Stage 2 (High Risk): Sprinkling is prohibited; manual watering with hand-held containers, hoses with shut-off devices, or drip irrigation is allowed for gardens.
Restrictions Scope: Rules apply only to treated drinking water, not rain or private well water.
