Water Use Restrictions
- In Western Acres
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Properties abutting: Cinch Loop, Hartman Road, Cantle Drive, Corral Road and Western Road and the properties abutting the frontage road north of Highway 16 west from the 8100 block of Highway 16 west to the City's western boundary.
No sprinkling permitted between 8:00am and 5:00pm daily.
- In all other areas of the city
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No sprinkling permitted between 12:00 noon and 5:00pm daily.
Sprinkling is further restricted in all areas of the city in that:
- Sprinkling is only permitted at even house numbers on even numbered days.
- Sprinkling is only permitted at odd house numbers on odd numbered days.
The City thanks residents for their cooperation and reminds you that the fine for sprinkling violators is $50.00 per day.
Please be advised that water use restrictions are in effect 365 days a year. More information is available on the water conservation page. If you require an exemption to the Water Use Restrictions, please download, complete and return the Exemption Form [PDF].
Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I'm not at home during my designated watering day?
- Most lawns need about one inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, including rainfall, which can be easily applied on just one of your sprinkling days. The bi-daily sprinkling regulation gives you flexibility if one of your allowed days is inconvenient.
- How can I keep my new lawn alive during hot weather?
- Typically, three weeks of suitable watering will be sufficient for establishing a healthy new lawn.
- Why save water in what most would consider Prince George to be a water-rich city?
- Prince George is located in the central British Columbia interior, at the confluence of the Nechako and Fraser Rivers. Both the Nechako and Fraser Rivers are both reliable sources of water. It is seldom that Prince George would experience a severe shortage. However, we have to run pumps to deliver water. That can get quite costly. Peak summer days in Prince George can challenge our pumping and storage facilities and negatively affect the quality of our drinking water.
For additional information, please call City of Prince George, Utility Operations Hot Line at 561-7505 or the Service Centre at 561-7600.
Remember to Use Water Wisely!