Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News
Water restrictions are in effect for residential and non-residential properties in Metro Vancouver, and each stage has different specifications for each type of lawn.
As of May 1, Stage 1 restrictions went into effect, meaning residents can only water their lawn one morning per week – Saturdays for even addresses and Sundays for odd addresses. …
Last year, Metro Vancouver banned lawn watering all together mid-summer because the use of treated drinking water for outdoor use was too high, said Malcolm Brodie, Metro Vancouver water committee chair.
“This year, we’re hoping to avoid escalating restrictions for as long as possible, but it really depends on you,” Brodie said. “There are plenty of easy ways to conserve water, and the best is to cut back on — or cut out — lawn watering.” …