Peachland watering restrictions

Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Peachland?

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

Short answer

Yes. Peachland regulates outdoor watering in four stages and says it is always at Stage 1 unless it announces otherwise. At Stage 1, even addresses water on even dates and odd addresses on odd dates. No sprinkling is allowed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. all year.

Key facts

When restrictions apply	Outdoor watering is regulated in four stages. The District says it is always at Stage 1 unless it announces otherwise. The Director of Operations sets Stages 1 and 2; Council sets Stages 3 and 4. The bylaw's no-sprinkling window applies all year.Water Restrictions Brochure (2025), General Regulations; Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), s. 4; Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A s. 1(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Unless otherwise announced, the District of Peachland is always at STAGE 1 The Director of Operations, or designate, shall determine the applicable stage of restriction up to and including Stage 2. Sprinkling is not permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. during any day
Sprinkling schedule	Stage 1: even addresses on even dates, odd on odd dates. Stage 2: even Saturday and Tuesday, odd Sunday and Wednesday. Stage 3: even Saturday, odd Sunday. Stage 4: none. Automatic systems midnight to 6 a.m.; manual sprinklers 6 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m.; none 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sources differ: The District's Conserving Water page gives different hours for Stages 1 and 2 (manual sprinklers 6 to 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight; none 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The bylaw and the 2025 District brochure say 6 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m., none 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Value follows the bylaw. The bylaw text for Stage 2 manual sprinklers has a typo ('7:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.').Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A; Conserving Water, Stage 1 Restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Even Calendar Days Even numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Saturdays and Odd numbered addresses: Watering is only permitted on Sundays and between the hours of 12:00 midnight to 6:00 a.m. on the days permitted by the sprinkling may only operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 7:00 Watering not permitted between 11 am and 6 pm
Allowed at any time	Hand watering with a shut-off hose or container, and drip irrigation, are allowed at any time except Stage 4. Farms, nurseries, orchards and vineyards are exempt in Stages 1 and 2, but Schedule C s.1.2 says they follow Stage 1 limits in Stages 2 and 3. New trees and shrubs: 24 hours.Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Purpose; Schedule A s. 4; Schedule C · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording The use of hand-held watering devices with shut-off valves is restricted only during the most severe of supply No person shall use water outdoors for any purpose. A person may water new trees and shrubs during installation and for the following 24 hours During Stage 1 and Stage 2 water restrictions the provisions of Schedule “A” shall not apply During Stage 2 and Stage 3 restrictions, persons who own, operate or carry out operations
New lawns	Apply to the District Office for a permit to sprinkle a new lawn outside watering days but within the restricted hours. New sod: 21 days. New seed: until growth is established or 49 days, whichever is less. Permits are not issued or valid in Stage 3 or 4.Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording may apply to the District Office for a permit New sod may be sprinkled for 21 days after installation, and newly seeded lawn may be Permits will not be issued or be valid during Stage 3 or Stage 4 restrictions.
Fine	Bylaw notice $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for using water contrary to the bylaw or any stage; wasting water $500 ($450/$550). The District may also shut off water ($75 to turn off, $75 to turn on).Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 23; Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), s. 8 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Use of water contrary to Bylaw $100 $90 $110 Yes Wasting water $500 $450 $550 Yes shall be Seventy-Five Dollars ($75.00); and the charge for turning
Bylaw	Water Use Restrictions Bylaw Number 1688, 2003 (see also Water Regulations Bylaw No. 1896)Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), s. 11 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Water Use Restrictions Bylaw Number 1688, 2003

How it works

The Water Use Restrictions Bylaw 1688 sets four stages. The Director of Operations sets Stages 1 and 2, and Council sets Stages 3 and 4. The bylaw's no-sprinkling window applies all year. To find the current stage, check the District's Conserving Water page or call Operations at 250-767-2108.

Steps

Stage 1: even addresses on even dates, odd on odd dates.
Stage 2: even addresses Saturday and Tuesday, odd addresses Sunday and Wednesday.
Stage 3: even addresses Saturday, odd addresses Sunday. Stage 4: no outdoor watering.
Times: automatic systems midnight to 6 a.m.; manual sprinklers 6 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m.; none from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For a new lawn, apply to the District Office for a permit to sprinkle outside watering days but within the restricted hours. Permits are not issued or valid in Stage 3 or 4.

Good to know

Hand watering with a shut-off hose or container, and drip irrigation, are allowed at any time except Stage 4. The District's page says any time for Stages 1 to 3.
Farms, nurseries, orchards and vineyards are exempt in Stages 1 and 2; Schedule C says they follow Stage 1 limits in Stages 2 and 3. New trees and shrubs: 24 hours.
The District's Conserving Water page gives different hours (manual sprinklers 6 to 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight; none 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). The bylaw and the 2025 brochure say the hours above. Confirm with the District.
Fines (bylaw notice, Bylaw 2275): $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for breaking any stage; wasting water $500 ($450 early; $550 late). The District may also shut off water ($75 to turn off, $75 to turn on).

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Water Use Restrictions Bylaw No. 1688, 2003 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Water Restrictions Brochure (2025) (PDF), District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Conserving Water, District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)

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