Our water use can increase by 50% in summer and early fall, largely due to lawn watering. The region‑wide watering regulations are an effective way to help us use our drinking water wisely.
Lawn Watering Regulations are in effect May 1 to October 15
STAGE 1 RESIDENTIAL LAWN WATERING ALLOWED:
- Even-numbered addresses: Wednesday, Saturday mornings 4 am – 9 am
- Odd-numbered addresses: Thursday, Sunday mornings 4 am – 9 am
- Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day, from 4 am – 9 am if using a sprinkler, or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device.
STAGE 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL LAWN WATERING ALLOWED:
- Even-numbered addresses: Monday mornings 1 am – 6 am and Friday mornings, 4 am – 9 am
- Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday mornings 1 am – 6 am and Friday mornings, 4 am – 9 am
- Watering trees, shrubs and flowers is permitted any day, from 1 am – 9 am if using a sprinkler, or any time if hand watering or using drip irrigation. All hoses must have an automatic shut-off device.
From your TFN Compliance and Enforcement Team
Santokh Uppal and Abu Ghafoori