WATER SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS - Bylaw No. 3216, 2006, Part 11, p. 12
Water Sprinkling Restrictions in Effect Year Round

  Even numbered address        Odd numbered address

Days permitted:     Even numbered days            Odd  numbered days

Times permitted:   Before 7 am OR after 7 pm

                          Midnight to 7 am OR 7 pm to midnight

Please Note:

• Address refers to street address, NOT unit numbers
• Sports field and golf courses are exempt (but they water at night)
• Newly seeded or sodded lawns can obtain a permit from the Water Hotline: 250-203-2316 or water.wise@campbellriver.ca

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Where does it apply?

The bylaw applies to all residents within the City of Campbell River boundaries. Properties  outside city boundaries are governed by the Strathcona Regional District.  (link to their web-site) This includes properties south of Jubilee Parkway.

What if I have new lawn?

Call or e-mail the water hotline (250-203-2316 or water.wise@campbellriver.ca)  to request a Sprinkling Permit. Provide your name, street address, date of installation and mailing or e-mailing address. Post the permit where it is visible from the street.

Can I water my hanging baskets, vegetables, shrubs and lawn during the day?

Yes, if you use a hand-held container or hose with automatic shut-off nozzle. You can also water these during the day if you have a micro-irrigation or drip-irrigation system, but not a soaker hose.

What is the difference between a micro-irrigation system and a soaker hose?

A micro- or drip-irrigation system uses components that deliver less than 20 gallons per hour and operate at less than 25 pounds per square inch to deliver water to the root zone of the plant material being irrigated and includes spray emitter systems, point source emitters and linear tape systems as defined by the BC Trickle Irrigation manual, but does not include soaker or weeper hoses, as these operates at the standard water pressure.

Can I pressure wash my driveway, house?

Yes, but please use just enough water for the job.

Can I wash my car, house, or boat during the day?

Yes, if you use a hose nozzle with an automatic shut-off valve. Better yet, use a bucket and a rag.

I just saw a property sprinkling on the wrong day/wrong time. What should I do?

Call the City of Campbell River water hotline: 250-203-2316 or e-mail water.wise@campbellriver.ca. Provide the address, date and time that you observed the sprinkling violation. Also provide your own phone number and name. We will not disclose sources of information, but we do not follow up on “anonymous” calls.

What happens to people caught sprinkling outside of allowed times after receiving the education package?

The homeowner receives a $75 fine. This fine will be waived if the homeowner attends a water conservation workshop at City Hall. Details on when and where the workshops are held are provided when served.

I saw a City/School park sprinkling during the day, what should I do?

Call the water hotline so we can follow up and get back to you. In 2010, Spirit Square and Penfield West Park were being watered during the day, not by the City, but by the contractor responsible for establishing vegetation in those new parks. In each case, there was an automatic sprinkler system malfunction. School or City field sprinklers may also be tested during the day, but they will not be “watering”.

What if my question was not listed here?

Call or e-mail the water hotline:

Telephone: 250-203-2316

Email: water.wise@campbellriver.ca