{"title":"Valemount watering restrictions","question":"Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Valemount?","slug":"water-restrictions","place":{"path":"ca/bc/valemount","name":"Valemount","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 Valemount","url":"https://valemount.ca"},"short_answer":"In Valemount, Stage 1 watering restrictions apply by default from June 1 to September 30 each year. Sprinklers and irrigation are allowed 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. The Village can declare stricter Stages 2 to 4 at any time.","aliases":["sprinkling restrictions valemount","watering restrictions valemount","lawn watering valemount","water stage valemount","water ban valemount"],"cost":"No fee is stated for a new-lawn watering permit. Fines by stage: Stage 1 $50, Stage 2 $100, Stage 3 $200, Stage 4 $400.","how_long":"Stage 1 is the default June 1 to September 30. Stricter stages take effect once notice is given at the public notice posting places.","where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office (current stage, new-lawn permits)","value":"250.566.4435"},{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office","value":"735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., closed statutory holidays"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/"},{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/96801/"},{"title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 641 (PDF), Village of Valemount","url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/61063/"}],"related":[{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Valemount garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/garbage-collection/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Valemount bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/bylaw-fines/"},{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Valemount backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/backyard-fire/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/mcbride","name":"McBride","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mcbride/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/100-mile-house","name":"100 Mile House","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/barriere","name":"Barriere","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/williams-lake","name":"Williams Lake","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/quesnel","name":"Quesnel","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/water-restrictions/"},{"place":"ca/bc/revelstoke","name":"Revelstoke","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/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 is the default restriction from June 1 to September 30 each year. The CAO or Public Works Superintendent may declare Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 at any time; it takes effect once notice is given at the public notice posting places.","short":"Stage 1: June 1 to September 30; stricter on notice","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/","title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"s. 12.2 to 12.4","quotes":["The water use restriction, “STAGE 1”, as described in Schedule ‘B’ of this","is the default water restriction in place from June 1 to September 30","may, at their discretion, declare that the Village has activated a Restrictions Stage 1 through 4"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"schedule":{"label":"Sprinkling schedule","value":"Stage 1: sprinklers and irrigation 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., any day. Stage 2: same hours, even addresses on even dates, odd addresses on odd dates. Stage 3: even addresses Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Thursday and Sunday, same hours. Stage 4: no outdoor watering.","short":"Stage 1: any day, 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/","title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"Schedule B","quotes":["between the hours of 7 am to 10 am; and, ii. 7 pm to 10 pm on any day of the week.","at an even numbered address, on an even numbered day of the month, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and,","at an even numbered address on Wednesdays and Saturdays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and,","at an odd numbered address on Thursdays and Sundays, between the hours of 7 am to 10 am and 7 pm to 10 pm.","A person shall not use water for any purpose other than drinking, food and beverage preparation, personal hygiene, Fire Protection"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"exempt_watering":{"label":"Allowed at any time","value":"Stages 1 to 3: drip or micro-irrigation, and a garden hose with a hand-held automatic shut-off device, may be used at any time on any day. Stage 4: only drinking, food and beverage preparation, hygiene, fire protection and health and safety of people and domestic animals.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/","title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"Schedule B, Stage 1 to 4","quotes":["Use micro-irrigation or drip-irrigation systems to water at any time on any day; and","Use a garden hose with a hand-held automatic shut-off device to water at any time on any day."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"new_lawns":{"label":"New lawns","value":"A permit from an Authorized Person at the Village lets you sprinkle a new lawn outside the watering days but within the restricted hours. New sod: 14 days after installation. New seed: until growth is established or 30 days, whichever is less. No permits during Stage 4; the permit must be displayed at the premises.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/","title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"Schedule B, Permits","quotes":["may be issued a permit from an Authorized Person at the Village of Valemount","New sod may be sprinkled for 14 days after installation","Permits will not be issued or be valid during Stage 4 Water Restrictions."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Watering violation by stage, bylaw notice and municipal ticket: Stage 1 $50, Stage 2 $100, Stage 3 $200, Stage 4 $400. Bylaw notice early/late amounts: $40/$60, $80/$120, $160/$240, $320/$480.","short":"$50 Stage 1 ($40 early); $100 Stage 2","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/96801/","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"Schedule D, Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709","quotes":["STAGE 1’ Watering Schedule NO $50.00 $40.00 $60.00 N/A","STAGE 2’ Watering Schedule NO $100.00 $80.00 $120.00 N/A","STAGE 3’ Watering Schedule NO $200.00 $160.00 $240.00 N/A","STAGE 4’ Watering Schedule NO $400.00 $320.00 $480.00 N/A"]},{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/61063/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 641 (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"Schedule B6","quotes":["WATER SUPPLY AND REGULATIONS AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 822, 2020. OFFENCE BYLAW SECTION FINE AMOUNT 'STAGE 1' Schedule 'B' $50 Watering Violation 'STAGE 2' Schedule 'B' $100","Watering Violation 'STAGE 3' Schedule 'B' $200 Watering Violation 'STAGE 4' Schedule 'B' $400 Watering Violation"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Village of Valemount Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709, 2014, Schedule B (consolidated to August 12, 2026)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/","title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"s. 1.1","quotes":["Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw."]},{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/","title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","section":"Consolidation notice","quotes":["CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AS OF AUGUST 12, 2026."]}],"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 Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709](<https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/>), Stage 1 is the default restriction from June 1 to September 30 each year. The CAO or Public Works Superintendent may declare Stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 at any time. A stage takes effect once notice is given at the public notice posting places. To find the current stage, call the Village Office at 250.566.4435.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Stage 1: sprinklers and irrigation 7 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., any day.\n- Stage 2: same hours; even addresses on even dates, odd addresses on odd dates.\n- Stage 3: even addresses Wednesday and Saturday, odd addresses Thursday and Sunday, same hours.\n- Stage 4: no outdoor watering.\n- The rules cover lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables.\n- Stages 1 to 3: drip or micro-irrigation, and a hose with a hand-held automatic shut-off, may be used at any time. Stage 4 allows only drinking, food and beverage preparation, hygiene, fire protection, and the health and safety of people and domestic animals.\n- Vehicle washing is limited to a bucket or hand-held shut-off hose in Stages 1 and 2. Stage 3 allows only a commercial car wash and bans filling pools, hot tubs, fountains and ponds.\n- A permit from an Authorized Person at the Village lets you water a new lawn outside the watering days but within the restricted hours. New sod: 14 days after installation. New seed: until growth is established or 30 days, whichever is less. No permits in Stage 4. No fee is stated.\n- Fines (bylaw notice and municipal ticket): Stage 1 $50, Stage 2 $100, Stage 3 $200, Stage 4 $400. Bylaw notice early and late amounts: $40 and $60, $80 and $120, $160 and $240, $320 and $480.","sources":[{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/97364/","title":"Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/96801/","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://valemount.civicweb.net/document/61063/","title":"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 641 (PDF), Village of Valemount","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/valemount/water-restrictions/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/water-restrictions.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/water-restrictions.json"}}