Water Restrictions (New)

Drinking water is a shared regional resource managed by Metro Vancouver, and to help protect the drinking water supply during the dry season, the City of Port Moody follows Metro Vancouver’s water restrictions. Regional water use restrictions are in effect May 1 through October 15. 

The full list of water restrictions for Stages 1 to 4 is available in Metro Vancouver’s Drinking Water Conservation Plan. In the City of Port Moody, this Plan is enforced through our Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw. 

Did you know that using hoses and sprinklers for lawn care diverts water from our regional drinking water supply? This is because the water from our kitchen taps and backyard hoses comes from the same source. In fact, our regional water use can increase by more than 50 per cent during dry periods and warmer months (particularly in summer and fall), largely due to lawn and garden watering, and other outdoor uses. 

Learn more about the BC Government's general water conservation tips. Residents can also find practical water‑saving tips and information at Metro Vancouver’s welovewater.ca, along with other provincial resources.

View drought levels in your area and throughout the province on the BC Government's Drought Portal. New lawns and lawns with nematode applications for European Chafer Beetle are eligible for a temporary exemption from watering restrictions. Apply for a Lawn Sprinkler Permit.