{"title":"Pouce Coupe watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/pouce-coupe","name":"Pouce Coupe","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"water-roads-and-snow","name":"Water, sewer, roads and snow"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"Village of Pouce Coupe","url":"https://www.poucecoupe.ca"},"short_answer":"In Pouce Coupe, Stage 1 watering rules start automatically on May 1 each year. Lawn watering is on set days by odd or even address, 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Council can declare Stages 2 to 4 with tighter limits. Check the Village for the current stage.","aliases":["water restrictions pouce coupe","lawn watering days pouce coupe","sprinkling ban pouce coupe","new lawn watering permit pouce coupe"],"cost":"New lawn watering permit: $55.38 (Fees Bylaw Schedule K); the Village web page says $50. Ticket: $100 for most watering offences.","how_long":"Stage 1 ends September 30 unless Council declares otherwise. A new lawn permit lasts 21 days; one extension is possible, up to 42 days total.","where":[{"type":"online","label":"Water Restrictions page","value":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-restrictions/"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office (new lawn permits)","value":"5011 49th Avenue, Pouce Coupe, BC","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"250-786-5794"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF)","url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/"},{"title":"Water Restrictions page, Village of Pouce Coupe","url":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-restrictions/"}],"related":[{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Pouce Coupe bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Pouce Coupe garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/garbage-collection/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/dawson-creek","name":"Dawson Creek","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/taylor","name":"Taylor","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/fort-st-john","name":"Fort St. John","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/tumbler-ridge","name":"Tumbler Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mackenzie","name":"Mackenzie","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/prince-george","name":"Prince George","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/water-restrictions/"}],"topic":{"title":"Watering restrictions in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/water-restrictions/"},"facts":{"in_effect":{"label":"When restrictions apply","value":"Stage 1 comes into force automatically on May 1 each year if no measures are in force, and no stage lasts past September 30 unless Council declares otherwise. Council may declare Stage 2, 3 or 4 (used for supply problems, drought or emergencies); a declared stage takes effect 72 hours later.","short":"Stage 1 from May 1 to September 30; stricter by Council","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"s. 1.2, 1.4, 2.8.1","quotes":["If no water conservation measures are in force on May 1st of any year, Stage 1 Water Conservation measures automatically become effective on that date.","No Water Conservation Measures Stage remains in force after September 30th of any year, unless the Council makes a declaration under this section.","the water conservation stage described in the declaration comes into force in the Village seventy-two hours after the declaration."]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-restrictions/","title":"Water Restrictions, Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"Understanding Water Restriction Stages","quotes":["Stage One Water Conservation Measures automatically comes into effect May 1 - Sept 30","Stages Two and Three are used when facing water supply issues or in times of a prolonged drought","Stage Four is declared in emergency situations"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Stage 1 (lawns): even-numbered addresses Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays, 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Stage 2: even addresses Wednesdays only, odd addresses Thursdays only, same hours. Stage 3: no lawn watering. Stage 4: no watering of lawns or gardens.","short":"Stage 1: even Wed, Sat; odd Thu, Sun; 4-9 a.m., 7-10 p.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"s. 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1","quotes":["at premises with even-numbered civic addresses, on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and","at premises with odd-numbered civic addresses, on Thursdays and Sundays between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; or","at premises with even-numbered civic addresses, on Wednesdays between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.; and","any lawn; or"]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-conservation/","title":"Water Conservation, Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"Water Conservation Measures","quotes":["even-numbered civic addresses, on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 4:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens is permitted at any time (Village page). Flower and vegetable gardens, planters, shrubs and trees are excepted from Stage 1 limits; drip irrigation is not counted as \"watering\". Stage 3: only by hand with a shut-off hose, no sprinklers or soaker hoses. Stage 4: not allowed.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-restrictions/","title":"Water Restrictions, Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"Understanding Water Restriction Stages","quotes":["Hand watering of flower and vegetable gardens is permitted at anytime on any day"]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"s. 2.5.1, 2.3.1, 4.1","quotes":["flower gardens, vegetable gardens, decorative planters, shrubs or trees","unless such watering is carried out by hand with a hose equipped with an automatic shut-off device and is not carried out using sprinklers or soaker hoses;","but does not include the method known as drip irrigation."]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"s. 2.4.1","quotes":["(ii) flower or vegetable gardens;"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"A permit for a new lawn (sod, turf or seed) or new landscaping lets you water in Stage 1 or 2. Fee $55.38 (Fees Bylaw Schedule K); the Village web page says $50.00. The permit expires 21 days after issue; one extension is possible, up to 42 days total. It does not cover Stage 3 or 4. Apply at the Village Office.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/46859/","title":"Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"Schedule K","quotes":["Permit Fee New Lawns or Landscaping Application $55.38"]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-restrictions/","title":"Water Restrictions, Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"Exemption Permits","quotes":["You may apply for this permit at the Village Office and upon approval, you will be charged a $50.00 fee."]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"s. 3.1.5, 3.1.7, 3.1.8","quotes":["A permit does not exempt the holder from Stage 3 or Stage 4 Water Conservation Measures.","A permit expires and is of no force or effect 21 days after the date of its issue, unless extended under subsection 3.1.8.","any such extension must end on or before 42 days from the date of the issue of the permit"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"},"sources_differ":"Conflict: web page $50.00 versus Bylaw 1062 Schedule K (2025) $55.38; the bylaw is given. Bylaw 927 s. 3.1.2 refers to Schedule K."},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Per the MTI Bylaw: $100 for watering lawns on non-permitted days in Stage 1 or 2, $100 for most Stage 3 and 4 offences, $500 for operating a car wash in Stage 4. The water bylaw itself says a first offence is a written warning and a second offence is $75.","short":"Ticket $100 (Stage 1 or 2 lawn watering)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/46964/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1052, 2025 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"Schedule P","quotes":["Stage 1: Water lawns on non-permitted days and times 2.1.1(a) $100.00","Stage 2: Water lawns on non-permitted days and times 2.2.1(a) $100.00","Stage 4: Operating a car wash 2.4.1(e) $500.00"]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"s. 5.2","quotes":["for a first offense, a written warning will be issued by Village Administration.","The specified penalty for a second offense shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00), issued by Village Administration."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"},"sources_differ":"Conflict: three amounts for a second offence: Bylaw 927 s. 5.2(b) $75, Bylaw 1062 Schedule K $83.07, MTI Schedule P $100. Third offence: $100 to $500 on conviction (Bylaw 927 s. 5.2(c); Schedule K: \"$100.00 minimum\"). Bylaw 927 s. 5.2(d) says penalties are as in the MTI bylaw."},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (consolidated with Amendment Bylaw No. 1073, 2025).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"s. 6.1 (citation)","quotes":["WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES BYLAW NO. 927, 2009"]},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","section":"Cover","quotes":["Water Conservation Amendment Bylaw No. 1073, 2025"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":6,"matched":6,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927](https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/), Stage 1 comes into force in Pouce Coupe automatically on May 1 each year if no measures are in force, and no stage lasts past September 30 unless Council declares otherwise. Council may declare Stage 2, 3 or 4, used for supply problems, drought or emergencies. A declared stage takes effect 72 hours later. The Village posts stage changes as news items, so check its Water Restrictions page for the current stage.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Stage 1 (lawns): even-numbered addresses Wednesdays and Saturdays, odd-numbered addresses Thursdays and Sundays, 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.\n- Stage 2: even addresses Wednesdays only, odd addresses Thursdays only, same hours. A hose also may not be used (other than for painting or fire prevention), and ornamental fountains may not run.\n- Stage 3: no lawn watering. Stage 4: no watering of lawns or gardens.\n- At no time may a tap or hose be used to water unless it has an automatic shut-off device.\n- Flower and vegetable gardens, planters, shrubs and trees are excepted from Stage 1 limits, and drip irrigation is not counted as watering. Stage 3: by hand only with a shut-off hose; no sprinklers or soaker hoses. Stage 4: not allowed.\n- New lawn (sod, turf or seed) or new landscaping: a permit lets you water in Stage 1 or 2, not Stage 3 or 4. Apply at the Village Office.\n- Under the ticket bylaw, watering lawns on non-permitted days in Stage 1 or 2 is $100, most Stage 3 and 4 offences are $100, and operating a car wash in Stage 4 is $500. The water bylaw itself says a first offence is a written warning and a second offence is $75, and the fees bylaw lists another amount, so confirm with the Village.","sources":[{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/2024/","title":"Water Conservation Measures Bylaw No. 927, 2009 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-restrictions/","title":"Water Restrictions, Village of Pouce Coupe","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.ca/government/public-works/water-conservation/","title":"Water Conservation, Village of Pouce Coupe","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/46859/","title":"Consolidated Municipal Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1062, 2025 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://poucecoupe.civicweb.net/document/46964/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 1052, 2025 (PDF), Village of Pouce Coupe","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 6 of 6 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/water-restrictions.json"}}