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Outdoor Water Usage

Outdoor Water Usage Bylaw No. 4/23 was put into place to assist the Village in the management of our water as a sustainable resource, and to ensure that we meet current and future demand.
It is very important that residents realize water is valuable and this bylaw will be enforced through reports to the office, as well as Village staff sighting watering on non-permitted days/times.
Most of us take the water we use every day for granted.  We turn on the tap and as long as plenty of clean, clear water flows from the faucet, we do not give water much thought.  Despite the little consideration we give it, water is probably our most precious resource.

  • "Waterless Wednesdays"

    Residents will not be able to water their lawns or gardens on Wednesdays.

  • Odd-Numbered Addresses

    Able to water on Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays.

  • Even-Numbered Addresses

    Able to water on Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays.

  • Watering Times

    On days watering is permitted, watering is only allowed between 6:00 am - 9:00 am  and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Please note that these times were chosen as they are the best times to water when not in the heat of the day.

  • Businesses

    There is nothing in the bylaw concerning business which rely on the use of water, such as car washes, as the intent of the Bylaw isn't to hamper any commercial businesses within the Village.

  • Watering Exemption Permit

    There are some exemptions from the bylaw. For example, those who have recently seeded or sodded a new lawn can apply to the Village Office for a Watering Exemption Permit.

  • Other Exemptions

    Firefighting and Village maintenance activities are exempt from the provisions of the bylaw.

  • Fines

    The fines for breaking the restrictions in the bylaw will be quite steep, ranging from $250 to $1,500.
Click on the picture below to download a PDF to print as a reminder!
Standard Watering Restrictions

Water Conservation Tips

Summertime when the livin' is easy but maintaining our lawns during a hot, dry season.......well, that can be hard! Summer's rising temperatures coincide with rising outdoor water use. The Village's water consumption spikes to double, even quadruple what we use the rest of the year, primarily in attempt to keep our lawns green and our gardens lush throughout the season.

According to water conservation experts, some 50% of the water we use outdoors is wasted via wind, evaporation or runoff due to over watering and/or inefficient irrigation methods and systems. The major concern with outdoor water use is that the water use rarely makes it back to the source! By changing our attitudes, actions and using some simple technologies, we can dramatically reduce our water consumption during the summer. Benefits of practising water conservation can mean lower water bills for residents, having water available whenever it is required and the postponement of capital expenditures to expand treatment and storage facilities. Water conservation requires individual attention and co-operation.

Be conscientious.....saving water doesn't mean you have to do without.

For more water conservation tips visit SaskWater's website by clicking HERE. Or download their 'Save a Drop. Save a Lot' brochure by clicking HERE.

  • Watering Systems

    Check to see if your watering system sprays beyond the lawn area. Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered & not the house, sidewalk or street.

    Replace broken hoses. Replace damaged outdoor taps. Use trickle irrigation hoses for smaller areas, trees, flower beds & gardens. Catch leaking water in a bucket until the part is replaced.

  • Rain Barrel

    A rain barrel is a conservation technology that collects & stores rain for future  use to water lawns & gardens. They can also prevent drainage problems around your home's foundation, by collecting rooftop runoff from your home's downspouts.

  • Over Watering Lawns

    Over watering of lawns is a major source of water waste each year. Over watering weakens a plant's root system & drains away nutrients from the soil. An average lawn requires 2.5 cm of water per week (less if it rains). To determine how long to water, place a 2.5 cm tall container on the lawn (a small tuna can works great), Turn on the sprinklers & keep track of the amount of time it takes to fill the container. This is the amount of time you should water your lawn.

  • Weather

    Avoid watering during the hottest parts of the day (by obeying the permitted times allowed as per bylaw). Watering when it is too hot causes the water to evaporate.  Avoid watering when it is raining or windy.
If We Save A Little, Together We Save A Lot!
 Outdoor Water Usage Bylaw No. 4/23