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Creston watering restrictions

Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Creston?

Creston, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

Yes. In Creston, Stage 1 watering restrictions apply every year from June 1 to September 30. In Stage 1, lawns may be watered only between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. The Works Superintendent can impose stricter Stages 2, 3 and 4. Breaking the rules is a $275 bylaw notice.

Key facts

When restrictions applyStage 1 applies every year from June 1 to September 30. The Works Superintendent may impose Stages 2, 3 and 4 on notice, based on system demand, rainfall, reservoir capacity, weather and groundwater or stream levels.Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439 (consolidated to December 17, 2024), s. 2.04; Water Restrictions, Water Restrictions page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Stage 1 shall go into effect on June 1 st and continue until
September 30th in each year.
may impose
Stage 2, 3 and 4 of the Water Restrictions prescribed in Schedule “D” of this Bylaw.
These measures establish the mandatory restrictions of outdoor water use from June 1st until September 30th annually.
Sprinkling scheduleStage 1: lawns only between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m.. Stage 2: lawns only 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.. Stages 3 and 4: lawn watering prohibited. Gardens, trees and shrubs follow the same hours in Stages 1 and 2 and are prohibited in Stage 4 (Stage 3 keeps the Stage 2 hours).Water Restrictions chart, Water Restrictions chart (cites Bylaw 1439, s. 2.04 and Schedule D); Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439 (consolidated to December 17, 2024), Schedule D · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Watering of lawns
7 pm - 10 am
6 am – 10 am, and
8 pm – 10 pm
Prohibited
2.03 Disposal and Waste of Water ......................................................................................... 5 2.04 Water Use Restrictions ................................................................................................... 5 2.05 Back Flow Prevention ..................................................................................................... 6
SCHEDULE "D" Water Use Restrictions BL#1841 Mandatory Restrictions Activity Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Allowed at any timeDrip irrigation, a watering can, or a hand-held hose that eliminates over-spray may be used at any time. Drip emitters must use under 7.6 L an hour at under 20 psi; soaker hoses and micro sprayers do not count.Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439 (consolidated to December 17, 2024), Schedule D; Water Restrictions chart · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Watering using drip irrigation*, a watering can, and or hand held hose, which
eliminates over-spray is permitted at any time.
This does not include soaker hoses or micro sprayers.
Watering using drip irrigation*, a watering can, and or hand held hose, which
New lawnsNew lawns (seed within 45 days or sod within 21 days of installation) may be watered Stage 1 between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m., Stages 2 and 3 between 6-10 a.m. and 8-10 p.m., and not in Stage 4 unless the Works Superintendent permits.Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439 (consolidated to December 17, 2024), Schedule D; Water Restrictions chart · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Watering of new
(seed within 45 days
and sod within 21 days
Except where
Watering of new lawns
FineBylaw notice: use of water contrary to restrictions $275 ($250 if paid within 14 days; $300 if paid late). Improper use or waste of water is also $275.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760, Schedule A, Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw rows; Water Restriction Brochure · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
1439 2.04 Use of water contrary to restrictions $275.00 $250.00 $300.00 Yes
1439 2.03 Improper use of water or waste of water $275.00 $250.00 $300.00 Yes
Customers who violate water restrictions may be
BylawWater Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439, 1998 (s. 2.04 and Schedule D)Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439 (consolidated to December 17, 2024), title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
December 17, 2024 BYLAW 1439 A Bylaw to regulate the operation, maintenance, and use of the Town's waterworks system.
2.03 Disposal and Waste of Water ......................................................................................... 5 2.04 Water Use Restrictions ................................................................................................... 5 2.05 Back Flow Prevention ..................................................................................................... 6

How it works

Under the Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439, Stage 1 restrictions apply every year from June 1 to September 30. The Works Superintendent may impose Stages 2, 3 and 4 on notice, based on system demand, rainfall, reservoir capacity, weather and groundwater or stream levels. The hours apply every day; there is no odd/even-day schedule.

  • Stage 1: lawns only between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m.
  • Stage 2: lawns only 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Stages 3 and 4: lawn watering prohibited.
  • Gardens, trees and shrubs: same hours as lawns in Stages 1 and 2, the Stage 2 hours in Stage 3, and prohibited in Stage 4.

Steps

  1. To find the current stage, check the Town's news feed on its home page, 94.1 JUICE FM, Facebook or Instagram.
  2. Water only in the hours your stage allows.
  3. For a new lawn, see the exception below.

Good to know

  • Drip irrigation, a watering can, or a hand-held hose that eliminates over-spray may be used at any time. Drip emitters must use under 7.6 L an hour at under 20 psi; soaker hoses and micro sprayers do not count.
  • New lawns (seeded within 45 days or sodded within 21 days of installation) may be watered in Stage 1 between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m., in Stages 2 and 3 between 6 and 10 a.m. and 8 and 10 p.m., and not in Stage 4 unless the Works Superintendent permits.
  • Watering of commercial agricultural products is also allowed in Stages 1 to 3.
  • Using water contrary to the restrictions, or improper use or waste of water, is a $275 bylaw notice.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Water Restrictions, Town of Creston (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1439 (PDF) (consolidated to December 17, 2024) (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Water Restrictions chart (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  4. Water Restriction Brochure (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  5. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1760 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)

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