Water it right!
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Know when to water your lawn to help conserve this precious resource
With the summer sun and heat in full force, you may want to water your lawn or garden more often – but did you know the City of Vaughan restricts water use from May 15 to Sept. 30 to support the environment and conserve this precious resource? It’s crucial for everyone to work together to manage water use by following designated watering dates and times, especially during warm temperatures when water demand is at its peak.
The City’s Supply and Use of Water By-law 177-2016 (PDF) outlines water conservation measures to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water for everyone in Vaughan to use.
Outdoor watering is allowed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on permitted days.
- Even-numbered street addresses are restricted to watering on even-numbered calendar days – for example, house numbers 12, 14 and 16.
- Odd-numbered street addresses are restricted to watering on odd-numbered calendar days – for example, house numbers 11, 13 and 15.
For industrial, commercial and institutional properties, watering is permitted between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. on any calendar day.
Automated sprinkler systems should only be operated during these designated days and times. Exemptions are in place for specific businesses and functions. For example, freshly laid sod and newly planted shrubs and trees are exempt from these restrictions for a four-week period.
During times when water use needs to be further restricted due to low water reserves, it will be implemented in the following stages:
- Water Advisory: all residents will be asked to refrain from any outdoor water use.
- Outdoor Water Use Ban: the outdoor use of water will be prohibited, and residents found violating the ban will be charged. The maximum fine for violating an Outdoor Water Use Ban issued under By-law 122-2003 (PDF) is $5,000.
If you would like to learn more about the Supply and Use of Water By-law or the City’s water services, visit vaughan.ca/water.
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