Complete Guide to local Water Ban information!
Lawn Watering Guide (provided as a helpful resource only- please always confirm with your local municipality as rules change from time to time.)
Websites that can help you understand how to water your lawn during water bans & restrictions:
Local water-use bylaws in all York Region municipalities stipulate that “odd” house numbers may use water outdoors only on “odd” numbered days of the month, and “even” house numbers may use water outdoors only on “even” numbered days of the month.
* Remember that the ‘one inch, once a week’ rule applies to lawns that are already well established. New sod will require one inch of water 2 to 3 times per week for the first 3 weeks after which time you can follow instructions above for established lawns. New grass seed MUST stay moist until established. This may mean watering lightly 2 or 3 times per day for 4-6 weeks.
| Aurora Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Outdoor water use is allowed between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- One-month grace period for new sod and seed
- Aurora – (905) 727-1375
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| East Gwillimbury Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Outdoor water use is allowed between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- One-month grace period for new sod and seed
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| Georgina Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Outdoor water use is allowed between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- One-month grace period for new sod and seed
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| King City Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Lawn watering is allowed between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- One-month grace period for new sod and seed
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| Markham Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Lawn watering is allowed between 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Industrial, commercial and institutional properties also odd/even and only permitted for three hours from midnight to 6 a.m.
- Two-month grace period for new sod and seed
- Markham – (905) 479-7782
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| Newmarket Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Outdoor water use is allowed between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- One-month grace period for new sod and seed
- Newmarket – (905) 953-5320
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| Richmond Hill Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Lawn watering is allowed between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a maximum of four hours total
- Industrial, commercial and institutional properties also odd/even and only permitted for four hours from midnight to 6 a.m.
- Two-month grace period for new sod and seed
- Richmond Hill – (905) 771-0198
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| Vaughan Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Lawn watering is allowed between 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Industrial, commercial and institutional properties also odd/even and only permitted for three hours from midnight to 7 a.m.
- One-month grace period for new sod and seed
- Vaughan – (905) 832-8505
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| Whitchurch-Stouffville Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- Outdoor water use is allowed between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
- One-month grace period for new sod and seed
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| Bradford / West Gwillimbury Restrictions |
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| Toronto Lawn Watering Restrictions |
- No known restrictions- please adhere to our conservation tips throughout the LawnSavers site to conserve water and irrigate properly.
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| Durham Region (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby) Restrictions |
- information can be found by clicking on the link above and then clicking the link provided for odd/even day watering schedules.
- Whitby – (905) 430-4308
- Ajax – (905) 683-4550
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| Region of Peel (Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon) Restrictions |
- encourages residents not to water on Wednesdays. Please click here for current information
- Mississauga – (905) 896-5000
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| Halton Region (Oakville, Milton) Restrictions |
- (current as of April 2024) Halton Region has relaxed its full outdoor water use ban and is instituting a mandatory odd/even outdoor water use restriction effective July 1st. The mandatory odd/even water use restriction requires adherence for all outdoor watering. Even-numbered houses may water only on even calendar days and odd-numbered houses may water only on odd calendar days. Outdoor watering includes watering of lawns, flowers/vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs. Outdoor watering is only permitted during the hours of 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Your lawn only requires one inch of water per week. By using a Rain Gauge you can accurately monitor the amount of water your lawn receives naturally each week. The Region requests that residents continue to minimize other outdoor water uses. Residents are to refrain from washing their driveway or the sidewalk. Further details of specific water use restrictions and exemptions can be found on the Region’s website.
- Oakville – (905) 845-6601
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We strive to keep up to date information, however you must always verify information.
