Water Conservation

• Automatic and manual irrigation for lawns, ornamental plants, flowers, and shrubs is limited to two days per week, based on your address:

• Automatic irrigation: Permitted between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Manual irrigation: Please limit to early morning or evening hours.
• Hand-watering (e.g., gardens, vehicles) is permitted at any time, any day. Residents are encouraged to conserve water and avoid watering during the hottest part of the day. 
• Vegetable gardens can be watered more frequently using drip irrigation or other efficient methods. Please keep watering times short (typically under 15 minutes per zone), avoid watering during the heat of the day, and minimize overspray.

• Voluntary 10% reduction in irrigation
• Maximum annual application reduced to 27 inches (2,700 m³) per acre
• No irrigation after September 15 without District approval

Restrictions will remain in place and may change depending on weather conditions. If dry conditions continue, additional measures may be required. If conditions improve, restrictions may be eased.

The District is taking an education-first approach at this time and encourages all residents to do their part to conserve water.

A resident who has recently installed new sod or seeded a lawn may apply to the District of Lake Country for permission to water outside of current restrictions. The District will review the request and may grant an exemption.

Please contact the District of Lake Country to request this:
Mike Mitchell, Utilities Manager 
[email protected] 
Office: 250-766-6677

Hand-watering (e.g., gardens, vehicles) is permitted at any time, any day. Stage 1-3 water restrictions do not apply to hand-watering.

Residents are encouraged to conserve water and avoid watering during the hottest part of the day.

Vegetable gardens are exempt from Stage 1 and Stage 2 watering restrictions. They can be watered as needed, and residents are encouraged to use efficient methods such as drip irrigation. Keep watering times short (typically under 15 minutes per zone), avoid watering during the hottest part of the day, and minimize overspray to help conserve water.

For mobile home parks and multi-unit residential properties, watering schedules are based on individual unit numbers (see above watering schedule). Residents should also follow any additional direction provided by property management or strata councils.

Automatic irrigation systems run with little to no manual effort, using timers, sensors, or computerized controls. The most common example is an in-ground irrigation system.

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Manual irrigation involves watering that requires active use and supervision. This typically includes stationary sprinklers that cover a set area. Common examples are oscillating and rotary sprinklers, which connect to a hose and must be turned on and off manually. 

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Hand-watering involves applying water using a hand-held device such as a hose, watering can, or bucket. The person must be physically holding the device while watering.

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