It’s been a warm week in Richmond and as the days continue to get longer, the city’s lawn watering regulations will go into effect at the start of next month.
On Tuesday, May 1, Richmond will enter stage one of its four-stage drinking water conservation plan. Water restrictions help ensure there is enough water until the rainy fall season.
Lawn water restrictions in Richmond from May 1 to Oct. 15 are:
Residential lawn watering allowed:
Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday mornings 4:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Odd-numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday mornings 4:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Watering trees, shrubs, decorative planters and flowers (excluding edible plants):
Any day from 4:00 to 9:00 a.m. using a sprinkler; anytime using hand watering or drip irrigation
Non-residential lawn watering allowed:
Even-numbered addresses: Monday mornings 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. and Friday mornings 4:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday mornings 1:00 to 6:00 a.m. and Friday mornings 4:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Watering trees, shrubs, decorative planters and flowers (excluding edible plants):
Any day from 1:00 to 9:00 a.m. using a sprinkler; anytime using hand watering or drip irrigation
According to the city, early morning lawn-watering time slots help to equalize demand on the water system as demand for water tends to be during the evening.
Richmond’s water restrictions are part of Metro Vancouver’s drinking water conservation plan and municipalities across the region have the same regulations in place. During stage one of the water restrictions, topping up or filling water features, pools and hot tubs is permitted, as is washing vehicles and boats. Restrictions for those water uses come into effect at later stages.
All water restrictions only apply to drinking and tap water, not rain water, recycled water or grey water such as waste water from baths, sinks or washing machines.
