Examples of legal tools
Town of
Beaverlodge
Lawn Watering Time Restrictions:
The Town of Beaverlodge has passed a water conservation bylaw to regulate the
use of water that allows the Town to restrict water usage based on time and day
of the week, defines and prohibits the wasting of water, and establishes
penalties for contravention of the rules.
Currently, the Town restricts watering days based on house number. Odd
numbered houses can water their lawns Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday and even
numbered houses on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The Town also restricts
watering to the hours of 6-9 a.m. and 7-11 p.m.
Click here for a copy of the bylaw.
City of Calgary
Water Restrictions During Shortages:
The City of Calgary has passed a bylaw allowing the City to restrict or ban water
uses during times of shortage. The bylaw outlines four different stages of
restrictions based on the severity of water shortage. The restrictions range from
time restrictions for watering laws in stage one to outright bans of all outdoor
water usage in stage four.
Water restrictions are announced via the city’s website www.calgary.ca, on the
local TV news and in the newspapers. Bylaw penalties related directly to
restriction infractions range from $200 to $500. Residents who use rain water
caught in a rain barrel to water lawns, gardens and trees may still use this water
during water restrictions.
In addition to these restrictions, the City of Calgary
Click here to access Calgary’s Water Restriction page
Water Efficiency Requirements:
The City of Calgary has passed a water efficiency bylaw that:
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Requires the use of low-flow plumbing fixtures
Bans once-through cooling equipment connected to City water
Prohibits water usage that causes a constant stream of water to run off the
property for more than 30m
Requires all single family and two-family residences to be metered
Requires all multi-family buildings to be connected to a water meter.
Click here for a copy of the bylaw (part VII).
City of
Camrose
Water Restrictions During Shortages:
The City of Camrose has passed a bylaw allowing the City to restrict or ban water
uses during times of shortage. The bylaw outlines four different stages of
restrictions based on the severity of water shortage. These restrictions range
from advertisements about the need conservation in stage one, to outright bans
of all outdoor water use in stage 4.
Water restrictions are announced via advertisement in newspapers,
announcements on radio stations and television channels, notifications on road
signs, and door to door campaigns.
Click here for a copy of the bylaw.
Town of
Cochrane
Water Restrictions During Shortages:
The Town of Cochrane has passed a Watering Utility Bylaw allowing the
restriction of water usage in three levels, level 1 being a basic year-round
restriction:
Level 1: Year-round restriction limiting watering times to 5-10 am or 7pm – 1am.
Level 2: All outdoor watering use is restricted except hand watering of flower and
vegetable gardens.
Level 3: All outdoor watering use is prohibited, and the Town may reduce water
pressure to conserve supply. Bulk water sales are also prohibited under this level.
Water restrictions are announced by notices on websites and social media, print
advertising in newspapers, notices to media outlets, and signage.
Click here to for more information.
City of
Edmonton
Water Efficiency Requirements:
The City of Edmonton has a Water Efficient Fixtures Bylaw that requires any
renovation or new build requiring a water permit to install low flow fixtures. The
bylaw also prohibits once-through cooling systems.
Click here for a copy of the bylaw.
City of Fort
Saskatchewan
Water Restrictions During Shortages:
The City of Fort Saskatchewan has passed a bylaw allowing the City to prohibit watering
of lawns, gardens, streets, yards or ground, and the washing of vehicles or houses.
Restrictions will be advertised in local newspapers or by a public address system.
Water Wasting Restrictions:
The bylaw also prohibits the wasting of water at all times, whether by improper or leaky
service pipes, fixtures or taps, or by permitting water to run excessively.
Click here for a copy of the bylaw.
City of Grande
Prairie
Lawn Watering Time Restrictions:
All lawn watering in Grande Prairie is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and
watering is restricted to a level that does cause a constant stream to flow into
the street drainage. In addition, watering during precipitation is prohibited, and
rain sensors are required on newer automatic watering systems.
The City of Grande Prairie also prohibits watering on Wednesday, Saturday and
Sunday. Even numbered addressed may water on Mondays and Thursdays, and
odd numbered addresses may water on Tuesday and Fridays.
Water Restrictions During Shortages:
In addition to time restrictions, the City of Grande Prairie has a contingency plan
in place in case of droughts. Depending on need, the City may prohibit all or
some non-essential water uses such as using water to wash vehicles or buildings,
fill pools, or for gas well operation.
Click here for more information.
Town of
Okotoks
Lawn Watering Time Restrictions:
The Town of Okotoks has instituted an outdoor water conservation schedule
restricting lawn watering times, helping to achieve over 46 per cent reduction in
gross per capita water consumption. Okotoks now has one of the lowest per
capita water usage rates in Canada.
Okotoks restricts outdoor watering from May 1 – October 31. Odd numbered
houses are permitted to water on Thursdays and Sundays, and even numbered
houses are permitted to water on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Watering may
only occur between 6-9 am and 7-11 pm.
Click here for more information.
Town of Peace
River
Water Efficiency Requirements
Okotoks has also passed a bylaw instituting a range of water efficiency
requirements for new construction and renovations.
Water Restrictions During Shortages:
The Town of Peace River has passed a bylaw enabling the Town to restrict water
usage in times of drought. In event of a shortage, the Council or CAO may restrict
the amount of water used and the times in which it may be used for specific
uses, and the wasting of water is explicitly prohibited. In addition, the bylaw
allows the town to assist in the reduction of water by providing information and
encouraging the use of water conservation technology.
In the case of a shortage, the Town of Peace River will notify the public through
newspaper advertisements and direct notices to water account holders.
Click here for a copy of the bylaw.
City of Red
Deer
General Water Use Restrictions:
The City of Red Deer has passed a bylaw allowing the City to regulate, restrict, or
prohibit the use of water for use other than human consumption at any time
they deem necessary or advisable. The bylaw also prohibits the wasting of water
whether from leakage, faulty plumbing, or other cause.
Water Efficiency Requirements:
Red Deer’s Utility Bylaw also requires new construction and renovation projects
that require a plumbing permit to install low-flow plumbing fixtures.
City of
Wetaskiwin
Click here for a copy of the bylaw.
Water Restrictions During Shortages:
The City of Wetaskiwin has instituted a bylaw allowing the City to impose a
water restriction during shortages under two classes:
Class I: The watering of lawns and gardens as well as the washing of vehicles is
restricted to every other day. Houses with even numbers are allowed to use
water on even numbered dates, and houses with odd numbers are allowed to
use water on odd numbered dates.
Class II: The watering of lawns and gardens as well as the washing of vehicles is
completely prohibited.
Click here for a copy of the bylaw.