Valemount watering restrictions
Are there lawn sprinkling or watering restrictions in Valemount?
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.
Key facts
| When restrictions apply | 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.Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026), s. 12.2 to 12.4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe 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 |
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| Sprinkling schedule | 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.Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026), Schedule B · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingbetween 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 |
| Allowed at any time | 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.Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026), Schedule B, Stage 1 to 4 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingUse 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. |
| New lawns | 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.Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026), Schedule B, Permits · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingmay 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. |
| Fine | 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.Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026), Schedule D, Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709; Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 641, Schedule B6 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSTAGE 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 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 |
| Bylaw | Village of Valemount Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709, 2014, Schedule B (consolidated to August 12, 2026)Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026), s. 1.1; Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026), Consolidation notice · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingWater Supply and Regulations Bylaw. CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AS OF AUGUST 12, 2026. |
How it works
Under the Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709, 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.
Good to know
- 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.
- The rules cover lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Official forms and pages
- Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 641 (PDF), Village of Valemount
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Sources
- Water Supply and Regulations Bylaw No. 709 (consolidated to August 12, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 698 (consolidated June 4, 2026) (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 641 (PDF), Village of Valemount (read 2026-11-08)
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