Central Saanich watering restrictions

Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Central Saanich?

Central Saanich, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

Yes. From May 1 to September 30 each year, the Capital Regional District's Stage 1 rules apply to customers of the Regional Water Supply System. Odd street numbers may water lawns Thursdays and Sundays; even numbers Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Key facts

When restrictions apply	Stage 1 of the CRD Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4099 applies every year from May 1 to September 30 to customers of the Regional Water Supply System. The CRD can start Stage 2 or 3 at any time; higher stages start 48 hours after notice. The District's Municipal Engineer may also order restrictions.Watering Schedule, Capital Regional District, Water Conservation Bylaw; Bylaw Enforcement, Regional Bylaws; Waterworks Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2063, s. 20 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording is in effect May 1 through September 30 every year. take effect 48 hours after the notice for that stage Some bylaws affecting Central Saanich residents are enforced by the CRD, including: The Municipal Engineer may from time to time, for the conservation of water, order restrictions
Sprinkling schedule	Lawn watering, May 1 to Sept 30. Odd street numbers: Thursdays and Sundays. Even numbers: Wednesdays and Saturdays. Any method: 4 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m. Timed or automatic irrigation: 12:01 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m.Watering Schedule, Capital Regional District, Lawn Watering · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Thursdays & Sundays Wednesdays & Saturdays 12:01-10 am or 7-10 pm
Allowed at any time	Stage 1: hand watering (container or hose with automatic shut-off nozzle) and micro or drip irrigation any day, any time. Trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables by sprinkler: any day, 4 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m. Vehicles and boats: container or shut-off nozzle. Pools, hot tubs and ponds may be filled in Stage 1.Watering Schedule, Capital Regional District, Established trees; Vehicle and Boat Washing; Pools; CRD Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4099, Schedule A, s. 1(1)(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Hand Watering & Micro/Drip Irrigation A person may wash their vehicle or boat anytime using a handheld container You may use water to fill wading pools, swimming pools, hot tubs, or garden pond water trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables on any day with a Sprinkler other than during the prescribed hours for Stage 1 lawn watering
New lawns	No permit is needed for new sod or newly seeded lawns. Water them 4 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.: new sod on installation and for 21 days; seeded lawns until established or 49 days, whichever is less.Watering Schedule, Capital Regional District, New Sod and/or Newly Seeded Lawns · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording A permit is not required to install new sod and/or newly seeded lawns. during the first 21 days after installation
Fine	CRD ticket: $200 for watering a lawn outside the Stage 1 days and times (Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $400) or using water contrary to a restriction. Court fine $100 to $10,000, per day (Bylaw 4099 s. 10).CRD Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw, Schedule 26, Schedule 26 (Water Conservation Bylaw No. 1, 2016) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Stage 1 – water lawn contrary to odd-numbered Sch. A 1.(1)(a)(ii) $200.00 Water contrary to restriction 7.(4) $200.00
Bylaw	Capital Regional District Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4099Watering Schedule, Capital Regional District, Water Conservation Bylaw · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4099

How it works

The watering rules are the Capital Regional District's Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4099. Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to September 30 to customers of the Regional Water Supply System. The CRD can start Stage 2 or 3 at any time, and higher stages start 48 hours after notice. The District's Municipal Engineer may also order restrictions under its Waterworks Regulation and Fee Bylaw No. 2063.

Steps

Check that your property is on the regional system. The District's pages do not say whether every property is.
Water your lawn by street number. Odd numbers: Thursdays and Sundays. Even numbers: Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Use any method between 4 and 10 a.m. or 7 and 10 p.m. Timed or automatic irrigation may run from 12:01 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m.
Check the CRD watering schedule page for the current stage.

Good to know

Stage 1 exemptions: hand watering (container or hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle) and micro or drip irrigation, any day, any time.
Trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables by sprinkler: any day, 4 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 10 p.m.
Vehicles and boats: wash with a container or shut-off nozzle. Pools, hot tubs and ponds may be filled in Stage 1.
New sod and newly seeded lawns need no permit. Water them 4 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.: new sod on installation and for 21 days; seeded lawns until established or 49 days, whichever is less.
Farms and nurseries are exempt from the bylaw.
Fines: the CRD ticket schedule lists $200 for watering a lawn outside the Stage 1 days and times (Stage 2 $250, Stage 3 $400). A court fine is $100 to $10,000 per day. Confirm with the CRD.