Sets tiered outdoor water-use restriction stages (lawn/garden watering schedules, washing, pool filling) the City can activate during drought; replaced the former Water Shortage Response By-law, amended repeatedly through 2023.
Water & sewer — Vancouver, British Columbia
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
The City of Vancouver, British Columbia has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Drinking Water Conservation By-law No. 12086; Sewer and Watercourse By-law No. 8093; Water Works By-law No. 4848, verified 2026-08-28.
Regulates stormwater and wastewater management, sewer connections, and water supply within the City of Vancouver.
Regulates the municipal water system: mandatory metered service, application/reconnection procedures and fees, cross-connection control, and rules governing lawful use of City water-works infrastructure by owners and contractors.