Watering Restrictions

Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations are in Effect May 1 to October 15

Region-wide water use restrictions are in effect May 1 through October 15 every year. Stage 1 Restrictions are activated starting May 1.

Water restrictions are part of the regional Drinking Water Conservation Plan set by Metro Vancouver. 

For more information on water treatment and supply, water conservation and reservoir levels, please visit the Metro Vancouver website.

Compliance & Enforcement


Beginning May 1, City staff will educate and drop off notices when they observe people who are not in compliance with the current watering restrictions. 

Watering that is not compliant to the water use restrictions could result in a fine between $250 to $1000 per offence, depending on the stage under the City of Maple Ridge Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 7425-2018.

To file a complaint, please contact the Bylaw, Licensing & Community Safety Department at 604-467-7305 or email bylaws@mapleridge.ca 

Bylaw Notices can be mailed out to property owners and do not need to be personally served.  

To file a complaint, please contact the Bylaw, Licensing & Community Safety Department at 604-467-7305 or email at bylaws@mapleridge.ca 

Stage 1 Water Restrictions


Can I water today? (effective May 1 to October 15)

Use this search tool provided by Metro Vancouver to check if you can water today or view Drinking Water Conservation Plan - Summary

Residential lawn watering allowed:

Even-numbered addresses on Saturdays
Odd-numbered addresses on Sundays

  • Automatic watering: 5:00 am - 7:00 am
  • Manual watering: 6:00 am - 9:00 am

Non-residential lawn watering allowed:

Even-numbered addresses on Mondays
Odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays

  • Automatic watering: 4:00 am - 6:00 am
  • Manual watering: 6:00 am - 9:00 am

Watering trees, shrubs, and flowers allowed:

Any day from 5:00 am – 9:00 am if using a sprinkler (or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation).

  • All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device.
  • Edible plants are exempt from regulations.

Watering Regulations