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Lawn and garden watering rules in Maple Ridge
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. On October 14, 2026, Maple Ridge’s current page shows Stage 1 restrictions through October 15 unless changed. Even addre
Key information
On October 14, 2026, Maple Ridge’s current page shows Stage 1 restrictions through October 15 unless changed. Even addresses water lawns Saturday and odd addresses Sunday. Check the current stage before using a sprinkler.
On this page
Current stage and dates
Metro Vancouver returned to Stage 1 on September 1, 2026. The city states restrictions continue through October 15 unless otherwise announced. Older Stage 2 and Stage 3 sections describe other stages, not the current lawn rule.
Restrictions apply to properties served by municipal drinking water. The page explains that stages increase as supply conditions worsen, so do not assume this week’s rule will cover a later drought period.
Stage 1 residential lawn windows
Even-numbered addresses water lawns Saturday; odd-numbered addresses Sunday. Automatic watering is allowed from 5 to 7 a.m. Manual lawn watering is allowed from 6 to 9 a.m. on the assigned day.
Trees, shrubs and flower gardens may use sprinklers any day from 5 to 9 a.m. Use the full city stage summary for other uses and for any later restriction stage.
Reporting and changing stages
Send concerns to Bylaws@MapleRidge.ca or the Report a Concern service. The city’s August observation program used marked vehicles and vests; staff did not enter private land, approach residents or enforce rules during that monitoring work.
The page still includes future-stage tables and an August monitoring notice alongside the September current-stage update. This guide separates the dated monitoring work from the current rule.
Key details at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Current checked stage | Stage 1, checked October 14, 2026 |
| Even lawn address | Saturday |
| Odd lawn address | Sunday |
| Automatic lawn watering | 5 to 7 a.m., assigned day |
| Manual lawn watering | 6 to 9 a.m., assigned day |
| Trees, shrubs and flower sprinklers | Any day, 5 to 9 a.m. |
Steps to follow
- Check the current stage
Rules change with regional water conditions.
- Match address and equipment
Even/odd day and automatic/manual times differ.
- Use the correct window
Avoid assuming old stage tables apply today.
Useful questions and answers
Which stage is shown on the city page today?
Stage 1 on October 14, 2026.
What end date is currently stated?
October 15, 2026 unless another announcement changes it.
What lawn day applies to an even-numbered address?
Saturday during Stage 1.
What lawn day applies to an odd-numbered address?
Sunday during Stage 1.
When can automatic lawn watering run?
5 to 7 a.m. on the assigned lawn day.
When can manual lawn watering run?
6 to 9 a.m. on the assigned day.
Can garden sprinklers run any day?
During Stage 1, trees, shrubs and flowers may use sprinklers any day from 5 to 9 a.m.
Does a Stage 3 table lower on the page describe today’s rule?
No. It describes that higher restriction stage, not the current Stage 1 notice.
Who can receive a watering concern?
City Bylaw Services at Bylaws@MapleRidge.ca or Report a Concern.
Did the August monitoring staff enter private property?
The city says that observation program did not enter private land or approach residents.