Castlegar watering restrictions
Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?
Short answer
In the City of Castlegar, water restrictions run June 15 to September 15 each year. Sprinkling is banned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., and the City may also limit watering to odd addresses on odd dates and even on even. The ticket is $50.
Key facts
| When restrictions apply | June 15 to September 15 each year. The City may also restrict or prohibit irrigation, yard and garden watering, car washing and private pool filling whenever there is a water shortage. No current stage is stated.Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357, consolidated to December 2025, Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357, Schedule H s. 1 and s. 4.15; Water Restrictions, City page: Water Restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingDuring the period from June 15 to September 15 of each year use of water for irrigation or sprinkling will be prohibited: restrict or prohibit irrigation, yard and garden watering, car washing and private pool filling to reduce water usage. June 15 to September 15 |
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| Sprinkling schedule | June 15 to September 15: sprinkling is banned 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Schedule H s. 1). The City also limits watering to odd addresses on odd dates and even on even, at its discretion (s. 2); its page shows this as the summer rule. Timer systems: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., alternating days.Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357, consolidated to December 2025, Bylaw 1357, Schedule H ss. 1-2; Water Restrictions, City page: Water Restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording(a) between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., and (b) between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. numbered days of the month. with a water regulating system shall be permitted to water between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on an alternating day basis. Notwithstanding Paragraph 1, of Schedule “H”, the City may, whenever in its discretion the public interest so requires, suspend or limit the use of water from the City water system, or may further regulate the hours of use, or may further prescribe the manner in which such water may be used. Water Sprinkling & Car Washing Restricted to Every 2nd Day Residents at odd number addresses (ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 OR 9) water on odd number calendar days Morning 5:00 am to 11:00 am Evening 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm Overnight 11:00 pm to 5:00 am |
| Allowed at any time | Commercial nursery operations, public works activities and repair work, and water parks are exempt from the sprinkling-hours ban. Hand watering, drip irrigation and food gardens are not mentioned.Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357, consolidated to December 2025, Bylaw 1357, Schedule H s. 6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingexempt from Paragraph 1, of Schedule “H”: commercial nursery operations, public works activities and repair work, and water parks. |
| New lawns | Yes. A Water Use Exemption Permit ($10) may be issued for watering a new residential lawn or landscaping installation or construction. The sprinkling hours must still be followed. Apply in person at City Hall.Apply for a Water Use Exemption Permit, City page: Apply for a Water Use Exemption Permit; Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357, consolidated to December 2025, Bylaw 1357, Schedule E and Schedule H s. 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingwatering a new residential lawn or landscaping installation or construction Approved Water Use Exemption Permits are subject to a $10 fee and hours for sprinkling during active water restrictions must continue to be adhered to. Applications can be submitted in person at: Exemption permit: $ 10.00 (a) New residential lawn or landscaping installation or construction. |
| Fine | Municipal ticket: $50 for failure to comply with water restrictions (s. 4.16).Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1179, consolidated to June 2026, Schedule B-8 (Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw); Water Restrictions, City page: Water Restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording4.16 Failure to comply with water restrictions $50 $50 fine Levied for Non-Compliance. |
| Bylaw | Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw No. 1357 (Schedule H, Water Restrictions)Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357, consolidated to December 2025, Bylaw 1357, Schedule H · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingSchedule “H” to the Waterworks Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1357, 2021 |
How it works
Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357 (Schedule H) sets water restrictions in the City of Castlegar from June 15 to September 15 each year. The City may also restrict or prohibit irrigation, yard and garden watering, car washing and private pool filling whenever there is a water shortage. No current stage is posted in the sources read; check the City's Water Restrictions page.
Steps
- Do not sprinkle from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- The City may also limit watering to odd-numbered addresses on odd dates and even-numbered addresses on even dates (Schedule H section 2, at the City's discretion). Its page shows this as the summer rule.
- Timer systems run from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., on alternating days. Car washing is allowed on your regular watering day.
Good to know
- Commercial nursery operations, public works activities and repair work, and water parks are exempt from the sprinkling-hours ban. Hand watering, drip irrigation and food gardens are not mentioned.
- A Water Use Exemption Permit ($10) may be issued for watering a new residential lawn or landscaping, or for installation or construction. You must still follow the sprinkling hours. Apply in person at City Hall. Permits may also be issued for dust control or cleaning at metered commercial or multi-family sites, and for work under a building or development permit; a permit can be revoked at any time.
- The ticket is $50 for failing to comply (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1179).
What you'll need
- Completed Water Use Exemption Permit form
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Water Restrictions, City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)
- Apply for a Water Use Exemption Permit, City of Castlegar (read 2026-11-05)
- Water Regulations and Rates Bylaw 1357, consolidated to December 2025 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
- Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 1179, consolidated to June 2026 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
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