Kaslo watering restrictions
Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?
In Kaslo, Stage 1 water conservation measures apply every year from June 1 to September 30. The Village may add Stages 2 to 4 when needed, announced by posting, social media or its website. The table of what each stage allows is not readable online, so ask the Village Office. Unauthorized watering is a $100 ticket.
Key facts
| When restrictions apply | Stage 1 water conservation measures apply every year from June 1 to September 30. The Village may impose further measures (Stages 2 to 4) when needed, communicated by posting and social media or the website.Water Conservation Measures, Water Conservation Measures policy · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingStage 1 Water Conservation Measures go into effect every year regardless of seasonal weather patterns. These measures are in effect from June 1st to September 30th. Water Conservation stage changes will be communicated by physical posting and social media/ website. |
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| Sprinkling schedule | Not confirmed. The Village's policy table of watering times and exemptions is not in the readable text online. |
| Allowed at any time | Not confirmed. The Village's policy table of watering times and exemptions is not in the readable text online. |
| New lawns | The policy does not mention new lawns. Council or the CAO reviews requests to vary or relax the restrictions in specific situations, and any approval is issued in writing.Water Conservation Measures, Water Conservation Measures policy, item 7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingCouncil or the CAO will review requests to vary or relax the restrictions in specific situations. Any approval will be issued in writing. |
| Fine | $100 for unauthorized watering of lawns outside of designated times (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 14, Waterworks Bylaw s. 19). The policy also provides for Water Smart warning flags and, in serious cases, shutting off water after one written warning.Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 14; Water Conservation Measures, policy items 2, 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingUnauthorized watering of lawns outside of 19 $100 Public Works may shut off the water connection to properties in serious cases of non-compliance after serving one written warning |
| Bylaw | Village of Kaslo Waterworks Bylaw No. 1127, 2012 (watering offence); Water Conservation Measures policy, Resolution 212/2017Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Schedule 14; Water Conservation Measures policy, Resolution 212/2017 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingVillage of Kaslo Waterworks Bylaw No. 1127, POLICY TITLE: Water Conservation Measures |
How it works
The Village of Kaslo's Water Conservation Measures policy (adopted November 14, 2017, Resolution 212/2017) sets Stage 1 measures from June 1 to September 30 every year. The Village may impose further measures (Stages 2 to 4) when needed, communicated by posting, social media or the Village website. Check there for the current stage.
Steps
- Check the Village website or call the Village Office (250-353-2311) for the current stage.
- Ask for the table of permitted watering times; it is not in the readable text of the policy online.
Good to know
- Watering days and times, and exemptions for things like new lawns or gardens, are not stated in any readable official text. The policy does not mention new lawns.
- Council or the CAO reviews requests to vary or relax the restrictions in specific situations, and any approval is issued in writing.
- The policy provides for Water Smart warning flags and, in serious cases, shutting off water after one written warning.
- Ticket: $100 for unauthorized watering of lawns outside designated times (Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, Schedule 14). The Waterworks Bylaw No. 1127 it cites was not found online.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Water Conservation Measures, Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
- Water Conservation Measures policy, Resolution 212/2017 (PDF), Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticketing Bylaw No. 1294, 2023, Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
- Village Office, Village of Kaslo (read 2026-11-08)
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