To ensure we always have enough water to meet the needs of everyone in BWG, we need to work together to manage our water use, especially in the summer when demand for water is at its peak.
A new Lawn Watering By-law was enacted in 2014 to help balance the use of our municipal water supply. This helps ensure that in addition to normal daily activities like drinking, cooking, and bathing, we also have enough water for emergency uses like firefighting.
When is the best time to water my lawn?
The best time is early morning, between about 5:00 and 8:00 am, for no more than about 30 minutes.
As per the Town’s Lawn Watering By-law (2014-17), residents using Town water must use the following schedule for lawn watering from June 1 to September 30 of each year.
Watering of lawns, gardens and other landscaping is permitted only between 6:00 pm and 8:00 am, and only at:
- EVEN numbered addresses on EVEN numbered days
- ODD numbered addresses on ODD numbered days
For example, a house with an odd-number address like 13, 1271 or 899 can water on any odd-numbered day like June 5th or August 17th - but not on an even date like July 6th or September 22nd.
There are, however, some exceptions to the rule, and watering is permitted outside of the dates and times specified only in the following circumstances:
- You may water newly planted trees, shru,bs and flowers, while they are being installed and again 24 hours after installation.
- You may water lawns immediately after fertilizer treatment and again 24 hours after treatment.
- You may water new sod as required for a period of 30 days after the sod has been laid.
For more information and water saving tips visit: https://www.townofbwg.com/Pages/Services/Water-WW-Compliance/Lawn-Watering.aspx
