Watering Restrictions
As of August 13, 2022, the District is currently under stage 1 watering restrictions.
For Even Numbered Addresses:
For the current Stage of Watering Restrictions that are in place click here
If your house number ends in a 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8, the following restrictions would apply depending on the Stage that has been implemented.
Stage 1 Restrictions
You may use your sprinkler for lawns, trees and shrubs on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday only.
You may use micro-irrigation, drip irrigation or a hose with a shut-off nozzle to water trees, shrubs or vegetables on any day, at any time.
Residential Underground Irrigation Systems can only water between the times of Midnight - 6 A.M. on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday.
Stage 2 Restrictions
You may use your sprinkler to water trees, shrubs, and lawns before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and Thursday only.
You may use micro-irrigation, drip irrigation or a hose with a shut-off nozzle to water trees, shrubs, or vegetables on any day, at any time.
Residential Underground Irrigation Systems can only water between the times of Midnight - 6 A.M. on Sunday and Thursday.
Stage 3 Restrictions
You may use your sprinkler to water trees, shrubs and lawns before 9:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. on Sunday only.
You may use micro-irrigation, drip irrigation or a hose with a shut-off nozzle to water trees, shrubs or vegetables on any day, at any time. You may not use a hose to wash sidewalks or driveways, and may not wash a vehicle except with a hand-held container or hose equipped with a shut-off device.
Residential Underground Irrigation Systems can only water between the times of Midnight - 6 A.M. on Sunday.
Stage 4 Restrictions
Lawn watering at any time is prohibited. No exterior washing of buildings, windows, parking lots, driveways or sidewalks is permitted. You may not fill a swimming pool, hot tub or garden pond, and may not wash a vehicle unless it is done in a commercial car wash. Irrigation water may be further restricted by resolution of Council.
Stage 5 Restrictions
Emergency conditions exist if there is a severe meteorological drought, a hydrological drought such as a major loss of stored water, or a catastrophic event such as contamination of the water supply or a failure in Summerland’s water system. Water levels in this stage would be dangerously low or unavailable which would threaten current and future potable water supply. Demand does not have to be high for this stage to occur as an emergency or loss in supply could occur at any time of year. Emergency water supplies are secured for drinking water and fire protection. All outdoor watering and non-essential water use is prohibited for all sectors. Water use is limited to health and safety.