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Prince George watering restrictions

Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions?

Prince George, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

Yes. Prince George's sprinkling restrictions apply every day of the year. Even house numbers sprinkle on even-numbered dates and odd house numbers on odd dates, and no one may sprinkle from 12 noon to 5 p.m. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Western Acres). The bylaw notice is $100.

Key facts

When restrictions applyEvery day of the year; no stages are described. The City's Authorized Person can also issue a public notice prohibiting or restricting water use if a shortage exists or is imminent.Water Restrictions & Conservation, Water use restrictions; Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003 (consolidated May 26, 2025), s. 4.1(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Note: Water use restrictions are in effect 365 days a year.
water supply shortage exists or is imminent or the public interest may require it, issue a public notice prohibiting or restricting the use of water.
Sprinkling scheduleEven house numbers sprinkle on even-numbered dates; odd house numbers on odd dates. No sprinkling from 12 noon to 5 p.m. daily; in Western Acres, not from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003 (consolidated May 26, 2025), Schedule C; Water Restrictions & Conservation, Water use restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
NO SPRINKLING IS ALLOWED BETWEEN 12.00 noon and 5:00 pm. DAILY
NO SPRINKLING IS ALLOWED BETWEEN 8:00 am and 5:00 pm DAILY.
If you have an even house number, you can sprinkle your lawn on even numbered days.
If you have an odd house number, you can sprinkle your lawn on odd numbered days.
Sprinkling is permitted for even house numbers on even-numbered dates and odd house numbers on odd-numbered dates within the prescribed hours of the day.
Allowed at any timeNot confirmed. The bylaw and City page do not list watering that is allowed at any time.
New lawnsApply to the City's Utilities Division for an exemption (seeding or sod): up to two weeks, and it does not allow watering from noon to 5 p.m. The City says a new lawn needs about three weeks of sprinkling.Water Use Restriction Exemption Application; Water Restrictions & Conservation, Water use restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Exemptions are for maximum two (2) weeks only.
This exemption does not permit water use during the hours of 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00pm.
Establishing a new lawn requires three weeks of sprinkling
you can apply online for an exemption to restrictions or call: 250-561-7550.
Fine$100 if paid within 30 days of the Bylaw Notice; $125 if paid later.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule B, Schedule B, Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw; Water Restrictions & Conservation, Water use restrictions · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Water contrary to restrictions 3.6 $100 $125 Yes
The fine for sprinkling violators is $100.00.
BylawWater Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003 (s. 3.6 and Schedule C)Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003 (consolidated May 26, 2025), title; Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003 (consolidated May 26, 2025), s. 3.6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE WATER REGULATION AND RATES BYLAW NO. 7479, 2003
No consumer shall use water contrary to this Bylaw and without

How it works

Under the Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, sprinkling restrictions apply every day of the year in Prince George; no stages are described. Sprinkling means putting City water on any exterior surface, including lawns, gardens and landscaping. The City's Authorized Person can also issue a public notice prohibiting or restricting water use if a shortage exists or is imminent.

Good to know

  • Even house numbers sprinkle on even-numbered dates; odd house numbers on odd dates.
  • No sprinkling from 12 noon to 5 p.m. daily. In Western Acres, no sprinkling from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • New lawn (seed or sod): apply to the City's Utilities Division for an exemption. It lasts up to two weeks and does not allow watering from noon to 5 p.m. The City says a new lawn needs about three weeks of sprinkling.
  • The bylaw and City page list no watering allowed at any time (such as hand watering or drip). Ask Utilities at 250-561-7550 if unsure.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Water Restrictions & Conservation, City of Prince George (read 2026-11-05)
  2. Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 7479, 2003 (consolidated May 26, 2025) (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Water Use Restriction Exemption Application, City of Prince George (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 8813, 2016 (consolidated), Schedule B (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)

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