Silverton watering restrictions
Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Silverton?
Short answer
In Silverton, lawn watering is restricted from May 1 through September 30 each year. Sprinklers are allowed only from 7 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; the policy names no days. Hand-held hose or wand watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetables is allowed at any time.
Key facts
| When restrictions apply | Lawn watering is restricted from May 1 through September 30 each year.Policy PW-3, Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, 2013, s. 2(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingLawn watering is restricted as follows from May 1st through September 30th. |
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| Sprinkling schedule | Sprinklers only from 7 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The policy names no days.Policy PW-3, Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, 2013, s. 2(a)(i) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSprinklering is restricted to the hours of 7-9 am and 7-9 pm only |
| Allowed at any time | Hand-held wand or hose watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetables is allowed at any time; irrigation with a hand-held wand or hose with a spring-loaded shut-off device is not restricted. All hoses need a spring-loaded shut-off.Policy PW-3, Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, 2013, ss. 2(b), 2(d), 3(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinguse of a hand held wand or hose is permitted for watering flowers, shrubs and vegetables at any time Irrigation with a hand held wand or hose equipped with a spring-loaded shut off device is not All hoses must be equipped with a spring-loaded shut off device |
| New lawns | Newly seeded or turfed lawns may be watered on a schedule approved by the Public Works Foreman.Policy PW-3, Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, 2013, s. 2(c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingNewly seeded or turfed lawns may be watered on a schedule approved by the Public Works Foreman. |
| Fine | No ticket amount is stated. Violations are punishable under the Summary Conviction Act, each day a separate offence, and the Village may disconnect the water supply.Policy PW-3, Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, 2013, s. 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingViolations are punishable in accordance with the Summary Conviction Act The Village ultimately has the authority to disconnect a water supply for non compliance. |
| Bylaw | Policy PW-3, 2013 Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, made under Water Regulation Bylaw No. 479, 2012Policy PW-3, Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, 2013, Title; s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingVILLAGE OF SILVERTON POLICY NO. PW-3, 2013 imposed by Water Regulation Bylaw No. 479-2012 |
How it works
Under the Village's Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy PW-3, lawn watering is restricted from May 1 through September 30 each year. Sprinklers are allowed only from 7 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The policy names no days.
Good to know
- Hand-held wand or hose watering of flowers, shrubs and vegetables is allowed at any time. Irrigation with a hand-held wand or hose with a spring-loaded shut-off device is not restricted. All hoses need a spring-loaded shut-off.
- Newly seeded or turfed lawns may be watered on a schedule approved by the Public Works Foreman.
- Council or the Public Works Foreman may impose further restrictions. Ask the Village Office or check its Water and Waste page for current notices.
- No ticket amount is stated. Violations are punishable under the Summary Conviction Act, each day is a separate offence, and the Village may disconnect the water supply.
- Report violations to 250-358-2472.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Policy PW-3, Water Restrictions and Sprinklering Policy, 2013 (PDF), Village of Silverton (read 2026-11-08)
- Water and Waste, Village of Silverton (read 2026-11-08)
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