We are currently at: Stage 3 
McDougall Creek Wildfire water conservation
As of August 23, 2023, we have initiated Stage 3 water regulations for utility customers to help reduce demand and protect available water supply until further notice due to the McDougall Creek Wildfire.
Thanks to the outstanding efforts of the West Kelowna community to reduce water consumption during the most aggressive McDougall Creek Wildfire phase, the City has downgraded the water regulations to Stage 3 effective immediately. Firefighters express their sincere thanks to everyone who reduced water consumption to help protect our water levels. Stage 3 Water Regulations are in effect until further notice.
Visit makewaterwork.ca/tips to find conservation tips that will help you reduce outdoor water use.
A complete list of guidelines can be found in Water Regulations Bylaw 0274.
General rules for Stages 1 to 3 |
Outdoor Water Usage Regulations apply to all properties within the City of West Kelowna (except exempt users). Stage 1 watering regulations are continuously in effect throughout the year, except when any of Stages 2, 3, or 4 are in effect.
Only one outlet (outside tap) may be used at one time for sprinkling. Using an open pipe or hose for irrigating purposes is prohibited. Hand watering of all landscape plant materials and vegetable plantings, excluding lawns, is permitted, except in Stage 4. Properties that have both unit numbers and street numbers will adhere to the following guidelines:
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Stage 1 |
Sprinkling is only permitted as follows:
Automatically controlled sprinkling systems:
Manually controlled sprinklers:
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Stage 2 |
Sprinkling is only permitted as follows:
Automatically controlled sprinkling systems:
Manually controlled sprinklers:
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Stage 3 |
Sprinkling is only permitted as follows:
Automatically controlled sprinkling systems:
Manually controlled sprinklers:
Also prohibited are:
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Stage 4 |
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Water conservation tips |
Learn more at: |
Water Regulation Bylaw - compliance |
To report sprinkling/watering violations, please call Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement at 778-797-8810.
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Water Regulation Bylaw - exemptions |
New lawns and landscapingNew lawns and landscaping may be watered during installation and for a period of 14 consecutive days immediately following installation.
Exempt usersThe Outdoor Water Usage Regulations shall not apply to persons who own, operate, or carry on the following operations or activities that rely on the use of water:
Other exemptions may apply at the discretion of the Director of Engineering and Operations. Please contact us for more information. |
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