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Sechelt watering restrictions

Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Sechelt?

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

Short answer

In Sechelt, water comes from the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), which sets the restrictions. Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to September 30, and SCRD can change the stage at any time up to Stage 4, a complete outdoor ban. Check SCRD for the current stage.

Key facts

When restrictions applyThe District's water comes from the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD). Stage 1 restrictions apply every year from May 1 to September 30. SCRD can change the stage or the dates at any time, up to Stage 4 (complete outdoor ban).Water and Sprinkling, Water and Sprinkling page; SCRD Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 778, 2025, s. 8.1.3, 8.1.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
The water supply system in the District of Sechelt is provided by the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).
Stage 1 water use restrictions prescribed in Schedule “J” of this Bylaw are in
effect in each year from May 1 to September 30, inclusive
may terminate, or bring into effect, water use restrictions at any time of the
Sprinkling scheduleStage 1 (sprinkler watering): lawns 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Thursday and Sunday for even-numbered addresses, Wednesday and Saturday for odd-numbered. Trees, shrubs, flowers and food plants 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday (even) or Monday, Wednesday, Saturday (odd). Stage 2 limits sprinklers to two days a week and bans lawn watering; Stages 3 and 4 are stricter.SCRD Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 778, 2025, Schedule J, Stage 1 s. 1.1(a), (b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
on a property with an even numbered address on Tuesday, Thursday, and
Sunday from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; and
on a property with an even numbered address on Thursday and Sunday
from 7:00 am to 8:00 am; and
(h) not water lawns, including newly seeded or sodded lawns.
Allowed at any timeAt Stage 1, watering at any time by hose with spray-trigger nozzle, hand-held container or drip irrigation is allowed. Washing vehicles or boats, washing hard surfaces, and filling pools are allowed at any time with a nozzle hose, pressure washer or container. Stricter limits apply in Stages 2 to 4. Rules apply only to SCRD water, not rainwater, private wells or recycled water. Commercial farms are exempt for food crops at Stage 1.SCRD Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 778, 2025, Schedule J, Stage 1 s. 1.1(c), 1.2(b); Water Regulations, Sunshine Coast Regional District, SCRD Water Conservation Regulations page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
at any time water lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and food producing plants and
trees by hose equipped with a spray-trigger nozzle, hand-held container, or
Commercial Farms are exempt from Stage 1 water conservation regulations
These regulations apply only to the use of SCRD drinking water not to the use of rainwater, private well water
New lawnsNo permits for watering new lawns are available. At Stage 2 and above, lawn watering is banned, including newly seeded or sodded lawns; new lawns should be established in early spring or fall.Water Regulations, Sunshine Coast Regional District, SCRD FAQ; SCRD Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 778, 2025, Schedule J, Stage 2 s. 2.1(h) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Permits for watering new lawns are not available.
(h) not water lawns, including newly seeded or sodded lawns.
FineFines rise with the stage: Stage 1 $200, Stage 2 $300, Stage 3 $400, Stage 4 $500. SCRD first issues warnings; continued non-compliance can bring a Bylaw Enforcement Notice and fine.Water Regulations, Sunshine Coast Regional District, Enforcement of Regulations · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Stage 1 at $200
Stage 2 at $300
Stage 3 at $400
Stage 4 at $500
The SCRD will issue warnings to properties in violation of regulations
BylawSunshine Coast Regional District Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 778, 2025 (Section 8 and Schedule J)SCRD Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 778, 2025, Title · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Sunshine Coast Regional District Water Rates and Regulations
Bylaw No. 778, 2025.

How it works

The District of Sechelt does not run the water system; the SCRD does. Its Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw 778 (Section 8 and Schedule J) sets restrictions. Stage 1 applies every year from May 1 to September 30. SCRD can change the stage or the dates at any time, up to Stage 4 (complete outdoor ban). To see the current stage, check the SCRD water regulations page. The rules apply only to SCRD water, not rainwater, private wells or recycled water.

Stage 1 sprinkler schedule

  • Lawns: 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Thursday and Sunday for even-numbered addresses, Wednesday and Saturday for odd-numbered.
  • Trees, shrubs, flowers and food plants: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (even) or Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (odd).
  • Stage 2 limits sprinklers to two days a week and bans lawn watering. Stages 3 and 4 are stricter.

Good to know

  • At Stage 1, watering at any time by hose with a spray-trigger nozzle, hand-held container or drip irrigation is allowed. Washing vehicles or boats, washing hard surfaces and filling pools are allowed at any time with a nozzle hose, pressure washer or container. Stricter limits apply in Stages 2 to 4.
  • Commercial farms are exempt for food crops at Stage 1. A rain sensor is required on all irrigation systems.
  • No permits for watering new lawns are available. At Stage 2 and above, lawn watering is banned, including newly seeded or sodded lawns, so establish new lawns in early spring or fall.
  • Fines are in the cost field above. SCRD first issues warnings; continued non-compliance can bring a Bylaw Enforcement Notice and fine.
  • Report violations to SCRD at 604-885-6806. Water supply questions: 604-885-6800.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. SCRD Water Rates and Regulations Bylaw No. 778, 2025 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Water Regulations, Sunshine Coast Regional District (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Water and Sprinkling, District of Sechelt (read 2026-11-06)
  4. Contacts directory, District of Sechelt (read 2026-11-06)

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