Mackenzie watering restrictions
Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Mackenzie?
Short answer
In Mackenzie, seasonal watering restrictions apply every year from May 15 to September 1. No sprinkling between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle lawns on even-numbered days; odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days.
Key facts
| When restrictions apply | Seasonal restrictions apply every year from May 15 to September 1. The District posts a notice each year when they are in effect.Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1466, 2022, with amendments including No. 1472, Schedule C (Bylaw 1472, 2022); Water Restriction Period · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingWater restrictions are in effect in the District of Mackenzie from May 15th to September 1st. May 15 to September 1 (annually) |
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| Sprinkling schedule | During restrictions: no sprinkling between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. Even-numbered houses (civic addresses) may sprinkle lawns on even-numbered days; odd-numbered houses on odd-numbered days. Applies to all residential and non-residential properties.Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1466, 2022, with amendments including No. 1472, Schedule C (Bylaw 1472, 2022); Water Restriction Period, Sprinkling Restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingno sprinkling is allowed between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm daily. even-numbered houses may sprinkle lawns on even- odd-numbered houses may sprinkle lawns on odd- These restrictions apply to all residential and non-residential properties within the District of Mackenzie. |
| Allowed at any time | Not confirmed. The District's schedule and notice do not list exemptions for hand watering, drip irrigation, gardens or new lawns. |
| New lawns | Not confirmed. The District's schedule and notice do not list exemptions for hand watering, drip irrigation, gardens or new lawns. |
| Fine | Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw Schedule C: $50 for a first offence and $100 for a second offence. The Municipal Ticket Information schedule: $50 first offence and $100 each subsequent offence for sprinkling between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or on the wrong day.Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1466, 2022, with amendments including No. 1472, Schedule C, s. 5; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1465, 2022, amended by Nos. 1488 and 1502, Schedule 10; Water Restriction Period, Penalties · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe penalty for water use contrary to Schedule “C” shall be $50.00 for the first offence and $100.00 for the second offence. as amended 1. During the period of restrictions, sprinkling between $50 - First Offence the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm daily. 10.(d) $100 - Each 1. During the period of restrictions, sprinkling between $50 - First Offence the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm daily. 10.(d) $100 - Each Subsequent Offence $50.00 for a first offence $100.00 for a second offence |
| Bylaw | Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1466, 2022 (s. 10(d) and Schedule C added by Amendment No. 1472, 2022; further amended by Nos. 1478, 1495, 1512, 1521, 1531).Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1466, 2022, with amendments including No. 1472, Bylaw 1472; Water Restriction Period, Intro · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNo person shall use water for irrigation, sprinkler or garden purposes except as outlined in Schedule “C” as attached. seasonal water restrictions are in effect under Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1472, 2022. |
How it works
The District of Mackenzie's Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw (Schedule C, added by Bylaw No. 1472) sets seasonal sprinkling restrictions for all residential and non-residential properties. They apply every year from May 15 to September 1. We found no staged system (stages 1 to 4): there is one seasonal schedule. The District posts a notice each year when the restrictions are in effect.
Good to know
- Sprinkling: not between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. any day.
- Even-numbered civic addresses may sprinkle lawns on even-numbered days; odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered days.
- The bylaw bans using water for irrigation, sprinkler or garden purposes except as Schedule C outlines. Neither the schedule nor the District's notice lists exemptions for hand watering, drip irrigation, gardens or new lawns or sod. Ask Public Works before relying on one.
- Fines: $50 for a first offence and $100 for a second offence under the bylaw. The ticket schedule says $50 for a first offence and $100 for each subsequent offence.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 1466, 2022, with amendments including No. 1472 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
- Water Restriction Period, District of Mackenzie (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1465, 2022, amended by Nos. 1488 and 1502 (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
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