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Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2065
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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS
BYLAW NO. 2065
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND USE OF THE WATER
SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF GRAND FORKS
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The Municipal Council for the Corporation of the City of Grand Forks, in open meeting
lawfully assembled, ENACTS as follows:
Citation
1.
This bylaw may be cited as the "Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2065"
Definitions
2. In this bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
2.1.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means the persons duly appointed by Council
as such, and shall include any peace officer;
2.2.
"City" means the Corporation of the City of Grand Forks;
2.3.
"Council" means the Municipal Council of the Corporation of City of Grand
Forks;
2.4.
"Curb Stop" means the valve on a Service pipe located at or near an Owner's
Parcel Boundary;
2.5.
"Fees and Charges Bylaw" means the Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1958,
2014, as amended from time-to-time;
2.6.
"Staff" means the Chief Administrative Officer of the City or designate;
2.7.
"Meter Pit" means a chamber installed below or above the ground over a
residential or irrigation Water Service for the purpose of installing a Water Meter;
2.8.
"Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw" means the City of Grand Forks
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 2073, as amended or replaced from
time-to-time;
2.9.
"Owner" has the same meaning as specified in the Community Charter as
may be amended from time-to-time;
2065-A1
2065-A1
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2.10. "Water Service" means and includes the supply of water to any Owner or any
lot and all the pipes, valves, fittings, meters, connections and other components
necessary for the purpose of such supply;
2.11. "Water Meter" means an apparatus or device used for measuring the volume
of water passing through it and includes any accessories such as a remote
reader device and the connecting cable;
2.12. "Water System" means the entire water system of the City, including without
limitation, the distribution system and the intake, reservoirs and any water
treatment facilities.
2.13. "Restriction Stage" means restrictions on water use as specified in Schedule
A of this bylaw.
General Provisions
3. To the extent that the City has not already established the service of water supply, the
City hereby establishes the Service of supplying water from the Water System to
properties by operating, constructing, maintaining, regulating, prohibiting, and
imposing requirements on the Water System.
4. The City does not guarantee the supply, quality or pressure of water, but must make
reasonable efforts to supply high quality water in sufficient quantities.
5. The City is not responsible for the failure to provide the supply, quality, or pressure of
water.
6. The City is not liable for damages caused by failure of the Water System.
7. The City reserves the right at any time, without notice, to change the operating
pressure, or to change the direction of flow.
8. The City is not responsible for frozen water lines or the cost of thawing or repairing
frozen water lines on private property.
9. A person shall not cause the Water System to fail an Interior Health Authority or any
other permit requirement.
10. A person may be supplied water from the Water System provided they meet the
conditions of this bylaw.
Regulating Water Services
Management
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11. Staff manages the water system.
Applications and Permits
12. A person must not connect a Water Service to the City's Water System, or turn on,
shutoff, or disconnect a Water Service connected to the City's Water System without
authorization from Staff.
13. A person must apply for a provision of this bylaw using the City's form and process
as amended from time to time.
14. Staff must process an application in a timely manner.
15. Staff must not process an application until an applicant pays the applicable fees and
charges.
Standards
16. Staff must approve parts and materials used in Water Services, and a Water Service
connected to the City's Water System must conform to the Master Municipal
Construction Documents as amended from time to time.
17. A person must construct or disconnect a Water Service in compliance with the City's
standards.
18. Staff must approve a person or a company constructing or disconnecting a Water
Service.
Water meter
19. A person must install a Water Meter on a Water Service.
20. The City owns a Water Meter installed on a Water Service.
21. A person must maintain a Water Meter on their property in good repair.
22. A person must repair or replace a Water Meter at their sole cost if it is damaged
beyond regular wear and tear.
23. The City may repair or replace a Water Meter at its cost if it is damaged by regular
wear and tear.
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24. If an Owner does not have a functional Water Meter on their Water Service, the City
may, upon giving thirty days' notice to the Owner, install a Meter Pit and Water Meter
at the property line at the sole cost of the Owner.
Maintenance
25. A person must maintain the portion of a Water Service on their property in good
repair.
26. A person must immediately advise the City of any defect in their Water Service.
Watering restrictions
27. Issuing of Restriction Stages:
27.1 The Restriction Stage "Normal", as defined in "Schedule A - Water Use
Restriction Stages" is active year-round except when a higher Restriction
Stage has been declared in accordance with this bylaw.
27.2 Staff is authorized to issue Restriction Stage notices. Restriction Stage
notices are in effect until another Restrictions Stage notice is issued.
27.3 Factors Staff may consider when issuing Restriction Stages include, but are
not limited to, weather, overall water consumption, environment factors
(i.e., drought conditions, river levels, and wildfire risks), emergency
requirements, infrastructure conditions (i.e.: equipment breakdown,
reduction of capacity), reservoir levels, and pumping station and well
capacity. At a minimum, Staff will follow Provincial drought guidelines when
reducing water consumption.
27.4 When changes to the Water Use Restriction Stage can be anticipated or
planned for, notice of up to 7 days will be provided. Staff may provide such
notice using the local newspaper, the local radio, the City's website, or any
other means deemed practicable by Staff.
27.5 Should urgent or emergency needs demand a quicker change to the Water
Use Restriction Stage, Staff will provide as much advance notice as is
reasonably practicable.
28. Water use restriction will automatically revert to Restriction Stage "Normal" after
October 15th of any year unless restrictions are required to remain in effect.
29. A person will follow the water use restrictions and prohibitions as defined in Schedule
A - Water Use Restriction Stages.
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30. Although Staff will be reducing the overall municipal watering consumption as
defined in Schedule A under Public Institutional Water Use Restrictions, Staff shall
prioritize and protect city assets including, but not limited to, City Park, boulevards,
trees, and planters that provide other community and economic benefits over other
grassy spaces.
Fees and charges
31. The City may charge the applicable fees in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
32. A person must pay the applicable fees and charges in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
33. The City may charge a fee to any property adjacent to the Water System that can be
serviced regardless of the existence of a Water Service.
34. A person is responsible for all costs associated with extending the City's Water
System to service their property including, but not limited to, the cost of installing a
Water Service, and any upgrades to or extensions of other parts of the Water
System.
35. A person is responsible for all costs associated with disconnecting a Water Service.
Offences and penalties
36. A person who contravenes this bylaw is subject to a fine as specified in the City's
Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw.
37. Each day that a contravention of this bylaw continues constitutes a separate offence.
38. The City may fulfill a requirement of this bylaw at the expense of a person failing to
take the required action and recover the costs incurred as a debt.
39. A person must not:
39.1.
allow a water leak on their property to continue more than forty-eight hours;
39.2.
connect, cause to be connected, or allow to remain connected to any other
source of water a building on a property where the building is already
connected to the Water System;
39.3.
connect, cause to be connected, or allow to remain connected to the Water
System any pipe, fixture, fitting, container, appliance or apparatus, which
could cause or allow a part of the Water System to become contaminated or
otherwise harmed;
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39.4.
sell, dispose of or otherwise give away water from the City Water System
unless a written request is approved by Staff;
39.5.
cause, permit or allow any device or apparatus of any kind to be or remain
connected to the Water System or allow it to be operated in such a manner
as to cause sudden large demands for water or otherwise affect the stability
of water pressure in the Water System and, for the purposes of this section,
such prohibited devices and apparatuses include:
39.5.1. booster pumps;
39.5.2. quick opening valves or quick closing valves;
39.5.3. flush meters;
39.5.4. rod hopper water closets;
39.5.5. water-operated pumps or siphons;
39.5.6. standpipes;
39.5.7. large outlets;
39.6.
destroy, injure, obstruct access to, or tamper with any hydrant, valve, curb
stop, pipe, pump, or other fixture of the Water System;
39.7.
make any additions, alterations, or other changes to the Water System or
the Water Service;
39.8.
use water from the Water System unless that usage is recorded by a
properly functioning Water Meter that is installed and maintained in
accordance with this bylaw;
39.9.
install any piping or other works designed to allow water from the Water
System to be used without that usage being recorded by a Water Meter.
40. A person may apply to Staff in writing for permission to connect a prohibited device
or apparatus to the Water System.
41. Upon receiving permission from Staff, a person may connect a prohibited device or
apparatus to the Water System, subject to any terms and conditions imposed by
Staff, and in such a way that it does not harm the Water System.
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Temporary shutoff
42. Staff may temporarily shut off a Water Service for any reasonable cause including:
42.1.
maintaining, repairing, replacing, disinfecting, or otherwise operating the
water system;
42.2.
stopping a continuous leak on private or public property;
42.3.
an emergency;
42.4.
shortage of water supply.
43. A person may request from Staff a temporary shutoff of their Water Service for up to
thirty days.
44. A person may not shut off their Water Service using the Curb Stop without approval
from Staff.
45. Staff may consider a temporary shutoff of a Water Service a disconnection if a part
of the Water Service is changed or if the Water Service is shut off for more than thirty
days.
46. The City must give notice of not less than two days for any non-emergency or
scheduled shut off of the water system.
47. Staff may shut off the water system with no notice in the case of emergencies.
Disconnection of service
48. Staff may disconnect a service if:
48.1.
it jeopardizes the water system's quality or performance because of its
construction;
48.2.
a property Owner requests a disconnection;
48.3.
a person contravenes a provision of this bylaw.
49. Where water supply is to be disconnected, the City will give thirty (30) days notice to
the Owner by posting notice on the property, or by mailing notice to the address
supplied by the Owner or the address of the property.
50. A person may make representations to Council when a Water Service is to be
disconnected for reason of non-compliance with any provision of this bylaw.
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51. Once a Water Service has been disconnected, the Staff must consider a
reconnection the same as an application for a new Water Service connection.
Inspection
52. Staff or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer may enter on any property at any reasonable
time for the purpose of inspecting and ascertaining whether a person is observing
the regulations and requirements of this bylaw.
53. Except in the case of an emergency, the City must take reasonable steps to advise
the Owner of their intent to enter a property.
54. A person must not obstruct or interfere with the Staff or a Bylaw Enforcement Officer
in the performance of their duties or the exercise of their powers.
Schedules
55. "Schedule A - Water Use Restriction Stages" is attached to this bylaw and will form
part of the Water Regulations Bylaw No.2065 once adopted.
General
56. Any enactment referred to herein is a reference to an enactment of British Columbia
and regulations thereto, as amended, revised, consolidated or replaced from time to
time.
57. If any portion of this bylaw is for any reason held to be invalid by a Court of
competent jurisdiction, the invalid portion shall be severed without affecting the
remainder of the bylaw.
Repeal
58. The "City of Grand Forks Water Regulation Repeal Bylaw, No. 1973-R" shall repeal:
58.1.
"Water Regulation Bylaw No. 1973",
58.2.
"Water Regulation Bylaw No. 1973-A1", and
58.3.
"Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2014".
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Read a first, second, and third time by the Municipal Council this ____________.
Adopted this___________.
______________________
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Mayor - Everett Baker
Corporate Officer - Daniel Drexler
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct copy of Bylaw No. 2065, cited
as the "Water Regulation Bylaw No. 2065", as passed by the Municipal Council on the
__ day of __, 2020.
____________________________________
Corporate Officer of the Municipal Council of the
City of Grand Forks
Normal
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
DESCRIPTION: This stage is always in effect in Grand Forks as a
bare minimum throughout the year except when higher
restrictions are declared by Staff as defined in the Bylaw.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water supply conditions for local area
or likelihood of prolonged, moderate, drought conditions are
anticipated. Water use restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for sustainable supply and to meet
environmental requirements. (eg. Provincial drought level 3 - based
on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low water supply conditions or
likelihood of severe drought conditions for local area. Water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage. (eg. Provincial drought levels 4 or higher -
based on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use restrictions are necessary to
maintain critical supply. No spare water is available.
Represents an emergency loss of supply during which water
is spared for consumptive and sanitary purposes only. Fire
protection may be compromised. (eg. Provincial drought
level 5 reductions are mandatory and enforced)
Goal: Regular Total and Peak Use. No additional Reduction.
30% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as prescribed by Provincial
orders.
50% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as precribed by Provincial
orders.
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
A
Lawn Watering - Manual Sprinklers Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm up to 3
days per week.
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm up to 2
days per week.
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm one (1)
day per week.
Odd Address Schedule
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Wednesday & Sunday
Sunday
Even Address Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tuesday & Saturday
Saturday
B
Lawn Watering - Automatic Timer
Sprinkler Systems
Watering allowed between 12am - 4am up to 3 days per week.
Watering allowed between 12am - 4am up to 2 days per week.
Watering allowed between 12am - 4am one (1) day per week.
Odd Address Schedule
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Wednesday & Sunday
Sunday
Even Address Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tuesday & Saturday
Saturday
C
Sprinkler or non-drip irrigation
watering of Food Gardens,
Aesthetic Gardens, Trees, Shrubs
Allowed - Follow schedules as in Lines A or B above.
Allowed - Follow schedules as in "Normal" column, lines A or B
above.
Allowed - Follow schedules as in "Stage 1" column, lines A or B
above.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
E
Handheld (spring-loaded nozzle on
hose or watering can) or Drip
irrigation watering of Food
Gardens, Aesthetic Gardens, Trees,
Shrubs
Allowed - Anytime.
Allowed - Anytime.
Allowed - Follow schedule as in "Normal" column, lines A or B
Allowed - Follow schedule as in "Stage 1" column, lines A or
B.
D
New (non-established) Lawns
Sprinkling
Recommended that seeding start no later than April 30 or after
Sept. 30.
After installation the new lawn may be watered every day for 2
weeks for Sod or 6 weeks for Seeded Lawns at the same times as
indicated in Line A or B. Resume watering schedules as in Lines A
or B above thereafter
Seeding must start before April 30 or after Sept. 30.
Under "Stage 1", water use for this purpose is only permitted at the
same schedule as in line A or B
Seeding must start before April 30 or after Sept. 30.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
Seeding must start before April 30 or after Sept. 30
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
F
Garden Ponds, Aesthetic Fountains,
and Water Features
Filling and refilling is permitted on days and times specified in Line
A above.
Filling and refilling is permitted on days and times specified in Line
A above.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
G
Pools
Permitted: Filling, refilling, and topping up as in Line A above
Permitted: Topping up only twice per week as in Line A
Prohibited: Filling and refilling.
Permitted: Topping up allowed once per week as in Line A
Prohibited: Filling and refilling.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
H
Cleaning Outdoor Surfaces
(driveways, sidewalks, decks,
artificial turf, patios)
Use a broom, device or hose with a spring-loaded nozzle, or mop
and bucket.
Permitted: Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for health and safety
purposes or to prepare a surface for painting or similar construction
purpose treatment.
Prohibited: Washing for aesthetic purposes
Permitted: Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for health and
safety reasons or for construction purposes only.
Prohibited: All other uses.
All forms of Cleaning of outdoor surfaces where required by
law to comply with health and safety regulations, or to
comply with an order of a regulatory authority having
jurisdiction (i.e., WorksafeBC, public health inspector, etc.).
I
Vehicle (boat/ automobile/ATV/
etc.) Washing
Permitted utilizing a bucket with cloth/sponge or with a spring-
loaded nozzle on hose, or visit a commercial car wash.
Permitted utilizing a bucket with cloth/sponge or with a spring-
loaded nozzle on hose, or visit a commercial car wash.
No washing or rinsing except for safety purposes (windows, lights,
licenses) or visit a commercial car wash.
No washing or rinsing with water except for safety purposes
(windows, lights, licence plates) or visit a commercial car
wash.
Schedule A - Water Use Restriction Stages
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
Residential Water Use
Restrictions*
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
* These restrictions are for water supplied by the City of Grand Forks only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the public, or any other sources of water not supplied by the City of Grand Forks. Members of
the Public are encouraged to utilize rainwater for appropriate uses such as garden irrigation.
Normal Regulations
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
DESCRIPTION: This stage is always in effect in Grand Forks as a
bare minimum throughout the year except when higher
restrictions are declared by Staff as defined in the Bylaw.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water supply conditions for local area
or likelihood of prolonged, moderate, drought conditions are
anticipated. Water use restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for sustainable supply and to meet
environmental requirements. (eg. Provincial drought level 3 - based
on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low water supply conditions or
likelihood of severe drought conditions for local area. Water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage. (eg. Provincial drought levels 4 or higher -
based on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use restrictions are necessary to
maintain critical supply. No spare water is available.
Represents an emergency loss of supply during which water
is spared for consumptive and sanitary purposes only. Fire
protection may be compromised. (eg. Provincial drought
level 5 reductions are mandatory and enforced)
Goal: Regular Total and Peak Use. No additional Reduction.
30% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as prescribed by Provincial
orders.
50% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as precribed by Provincial
orders.
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
CA
Lawn and Plants for sale
- Manual Sprinkling
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm up to 3
days per week.
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm up to 2
days per week.
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm one (1)
day per week.
Odd Address Schedule
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Wednesday & Sunday
Sunday
Even Address Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tuesday & Saturday
Saturday
CB
Lawn and Plants for sale
- Automatic Timer Sprinkler
Systems
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm up to 3
days per week.
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pam up to 2
days per week.
Watering allowed between 6am - 9am and 7pm - 10pm one (1)
time per week.
Odd Address Schedule
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Wednesday & Sunday
Sunday
Even Address Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Tuesday & Saturday
Saturday
CC
Lawn and Plants for sale
- Handheld (spring-loaded nozzle
on hose or watering can) or Drip
Irrigation watering
Anytime
Hand watering of potted plants can be done any day between 6am-
10am & 5pm-10pm. In-ground plant watering is allowed up to 3
days per week as per "Normal Regulations" Manual Sprinkling
restrictions (Line CA).
Hand watering of potted plants can be done any day between 6am-
10am & 5pm-10pm. In- ground plant watering is allowed up to 2
days per week as per "Stage 1" Manual Sprinkling restrictions (Line
CA).
Hand watering of potted plants can be done three days per
week between 6am-10am & 5pm-10pm. In- ground plant
watering is allowed up to 1 day per week as per "Stage 2"
Manual Sprinkling restrictions (Line CA).
CD
New (non-established) Lawns
Sprinkling
Recommended that seeding start no later than April 30 or after
Sept. 30.
After installation the new lawn may be watered every day for 2
weeks for Sod or 6 weeks for Seeded Lawns at the same times as
indicated in Line A or B. Resume watering schedules as in Lines A
or B above thereafter
Seeding must start before April 30 or after Sept. 30.
Under "Stage 1", water use for this purpose is only permitted at the
same schedule as in line A or B
Seeding must start before April 30 or after Sept. 30.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
Seeding must start before April 30 or after Sept. 30
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
CE
Aesthetic Gardens
Follow Schedules as in Lines CA-CC above depending on watering
method.
Follow Schedules as in Lines CA-CC above depending on watering
method.
Follow Schedules as in Lines CA-CC above depending on watering
method.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
CF
Garden Ponds, Aesthetic Fountains,
and Water Features
Permitted: Filling and refilling is permitted on days as prescribed
in Line CA above.
Permitted: Filling and refilling is permitted on days as prescribed in
Line CA above.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
CG
Pools
Permitted: Filling, refilling, and topping up as in Line CA above
Permitted: Topping up only twice per week as in Line CA
Prohibited: Filling and refilling.
Permitted: Topping up allowed once per week as in Line CA
Prohibited: Filling and refilling.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
CH
Cleaning Outdoor Surfaces
(driveways, sidewalks, decks,
artificial turf, patios)
Permitted: Washing with a broom, device or hose with a spring-
loaded nozzle, or mop and bucket.
Permitted: Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for health and safety
purposes or for construction purpose.
Prohibited: Washing for aesthetic purposes
Permitted: Washing with spring-loaded nozzle for health and
safety reasons or for construction purposes only.
Prohibited: All other uses.
All forms of Cleaning of outdoor surfaces where required by
law to comply with health and safety regulations, or to
comply with an order of a regulatory authority having
jurisdiction (i.e., WorksafeBC, public health inspector, etc.).
CI
Vehicle (boat/ automobile/ATV/
etc.) Washing
Permitted: Wand wash or washing with a spring- loaded nozzle.
Commercial car washes may operate.
Permitted: Wand wash or washing with spring-loaded nozzle.
Commercial car washes may continue to operate with posted
signage encouraging conservation.
Permitted: Wand wash or washing with a spring-loaded nozzle is
permitted for health and safety purposes only.
Commercial car washes may continue to operate with posted
signage encouraging conservation.
No washing or rinsing of vehicles and pleasure crafts, except
spot cleaning with sponge and bucket for health and safety
reasons (windows, lights, licence plates).
Commercial car washes may continue to operate with
posted signage encouraging conservation.
CJ
Artificial turf and outdoor tracks
(i.e. Bicycle, motorcycle, and
running tracks)
Permitted: For Health and Safety only - Cleaning, with a spring
loaded nozzle on a hose.
Prohibited: All other uses.
Permitted: For Health and Safety only - Cleaning, with a spring
loaded nozzle on a hose.
Prohibited: All other uses.
Permitted: For Health and Safety only - Cleaning, with a spring
loaded nozzle on a hose.
Prohibited: All other uses.
All forms of Cleaning of outdoor surfaces where required by
law to comply with health and safety regulations, or to
comply with an order of a regulatory authority having
jurisdiction (i.e., WorksafeBC, public health inspector, etc.).
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
* These restrictions are for water supplied by the City of Grand Forks only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the public, or any other sources of water not supplied by the City of Grand Forks. Members of the Public are encouraged to
utilize rainwater for appropriate uses such as garden irrigation.
** These restrictions apply to all businesses supplied by the City of Grand Forks. Any activity relating to irrigation, including the watering of plants for sale (nursery stock) or cemeteries, is required to adhere to the restrictions as they apply to the type of irrigation used by the business.
Use of water for this purpose prohibited.
Commercial Water Use
Restrictions**
Normal Regulations
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
DESCRIPTION: This stage is always in effect in Grand Forks as a
bare minimum throughout the year except when higher
restrictions are declared by Staff as defined in the Bylaw.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water supply conditions for local area
or likelihood of prolonged, moderate, drought conditions are
anticipated. Water use restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for sustainable supply and to meet
environmental requirements. (eg. Provincial drought level 3 - based
on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low water supply conditions or
likelihood of severe drought conditions for local area. Water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage. (eg. Provincial drought levels 4 or higher -
based on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use restrictions are necessary to
maintain critical supply. No spare water is available.
Represents an emergency loss of supply during which water
is spared for consumptive and sanitary purposes only. Fire
protection may be compromised. (eg. Provincial drought
level 5 reductions are mandatory and enforced)
Goal: Regular Total and Peak Use. No additional Reduction.
30% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as prescribed by Provincial
orders.
50% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as precribed by Provincial
orders.
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
PA
Municipal parks, sport fields,
grassed boulevards, planters,
flower beds, Cemeteries, school
yards.
Follow standard practices
30% overall volume reduction consistent with an approved drought
response plan. Where feasible, adjust sprinkling to days when the
general public is not watering to avoid overlap. Watering of
Municipal Assets may be prioritized in order to preserve boulevards,
planters, and City Park over other grassy spaces.
50% overall volume reduction consistent with an approved
drought response plan. Where feasible, adjust sprinkling to days
when the general public is not watering to avoid overlap. Watering
of Municipal Assets may be prioritized in order to preserve
boulevards, planters, and City Park over other grassy spaces.
90% overall volume reduction. Protection of City assets such
as trees, boulevards, planters only.
Spray/Water parks are not allowed to operate.
PB
Maintenance, ground under repair
and testing
Follow standard practices
Avoid irrigation between 9am - 7pm. Reduce maintenance to
priority space
Avoid irrigation between 9am - 7pm. Reduce maintenance to
priority space
No ground repair or testing.
PC
Municipal Water Main Flushing
and Hydrant
Maintenance
Follow standard practices
Only for unscheduled safety or public health reasons. No routine
flushing.
Only for unscheduled safety or public health reasons. No routine
flushing.
Only for unscheduled safety or public health reason. No
routine flushing.
PD
Cleaning Outdoor Surfaces
(driveways, sidewalks, etc)
Follow standard practices
Permitted: Washing for health and safety purposes or to prepare a
surface for painting or similar treatment.
Prohibited: Washing for aesthetic purposes
Permitted: Washing for health and safety reasons only.
Prohibited: All other uses.
All forms of Cleaning of outdoor surfaces where required by
law to comply with health and safety regulations, or to
comply with an order of a regulatory authority having
jurisdiction (i.e., WorksafeBC, public health inspector, etc.).
PE
Vehicle (boat/ automobile/ATV/
etc.) Washing
Follow standard practices
Permitted utilizing a bucket with cloth/sponge or with a spring-
loaded nozzle on hose, or visit a commercial car wash.
No washing or rinsing except for safety purposes (windows, lights,
licenses).
No washing or rinsing with water except for safety purposes
(windows, lights, licence plates).
PF
Emergency Services
Follow standard practices
Follow standard practices
Water use for training and non-essential tasks must be limited.
Water use for training and non-essential tasks is prohibited.
All water resources must be used for emergency response
only.
Agricultural Water Use
Restrictions
Normal Regulations
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
DESCRIPTION: This stage is always in effect in Grand Forks as a
bare minimum throughout the year except when higher
restrictions are declared by Staff as defined in the Bylaw.
DESCRIPTION: Represents low water supply conditions for local area
or likelihood of prolonged, moderate, drought conditions are
anticipated. Water use restrictions are necessary to sufficiently
reduce water demand to allow for sustainable supply and to meet
environmental requirements. (eg. Provincial drought level 3 - based
on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Represents very low water supply conditions or
likelihood of severe drought conditions for local area. Water use
restrictions are necessary to maintain supplies during a period of
critical water shortage. (eg. Provincial drought levels 4 or higher -
based on 2021 guidelines or as amended or replaced)
DESCRIPTION: Strict water use restrictions are necessary to
maintain critical supply. No spare water is available.
Represents an emergency loss of supply during which water
is spared for consumptive and sanitary purposes only. Fire
protection may be compromised. (eg. Provincial drought
level 5 reductions are mandatory and enforced)
Goal:
Regular Total and Peak Use. No additional Reduction.
20% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as prescribed by Provincial
orders.
35% Reduction in Total and Peak Use or as prescribed by Provincial
orders.
Maintain Health of Community
ACTIVITY*
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
RESTRICTION DETAILS
AA
Crop Irrigation
No restrictions.
A 20% reduction in total water use.
A 35% reduction in total water use.
Mandatory water restrictions. Outdoor water use prohibited
except water for livestock and minimal maintenance of
perennial fruit trees.
* These restrictions are for water supplied by the City of Grand Forks only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the public, or any other sources of water not supplied by the City of Grand Forks.
* These restrictions are for water supplied by the City of Grand Forks only. They do not apply to the use of reclaimed or recycled water, grey water, rainwater harvested by the public, or any other sources of water not supplied by the City of Grand Forks. Members of the Public are encouraged to
utilize rainwater for appropriate uses such as garden irrigation.
Public Institutional
Water Use Restrictions*