Sign In
Normal Size Large Size Largest Size Switch Contrast Accessibility
City of Vaughan
Welcome to the City of Vaughan
Official Website.

QUICKMENU

Use the drop down arrow below to navigate through our site
Search
Advanced Search
  • Print Friendly Icon

Home > Services > Residential Services > Water Services > Outdoor Water Use
Outdoor Water Use
Page Content

Yellow frisbee being filled with water by a sprinklerOutdoor water restrictions

Residents are reminded that the City of Vaughan restricts outdoor water use from May 15 to Sept. 30, as per the Water By-law 106-2022 (PDF), each year.  This water conservation measure ensures an uninterrupted supply of water for everyone.

Outdoor watering schedule

All properties
Even numbered street addresses are restricted to watering on even numbered calendar days. 
Odd numbered street addresses are restricted to watering on odd numbered calendar days.
 
Freshly laid sod and newly planted shrubs and trees are exempt from such restrictions for a four-week period.
 
Residential properties
Watering is allowed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on any permitted calendar day.
 
Industrial, commercial and institutional properties
Watering is restricted to a maximum period of three hours between midnight and 7 a.m. on any permitted calendar day.
During times when water use needs to be restricted further, it will be implemented in stages as follows:
  • Should a "Water Advisory" be issued, all residents will be asked to refrain from any outdoor water use.
  • Should an "Outdoor Water Use Ban" be enacted, the outdoor use of water is prohibited, and residents found violating the ban will be charged. The maximum fine for violating an Outdoor Water Use Ban issued under the Water By-law 106-2022 (PDF) is $100,000. 
  • To report an infraction, please call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281.          
Note: Exemptions are in place for certain businesses and functions.


 

 Contact Information

 

Environmental Services

Phone: 905-832-2281

Fax: 905-303-2005

Email: service@vaughan.ca

Location: 
Joint Operations Centre
2800 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, ON  L4K 2N9
 
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Page Content 2
 

 Related Links

 
  • Bulk water stations
  • Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) projects
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Hydrant meter rentals
  • Rent The Water Cooler
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Water By-Law 106-2022 (PDF)
  • Water conservation brochure (PDF)
  • Water usage calculator
  • Water Wise brochure (PDF)
  • York Region private well water testing
  • York Region Water Services

City of Vaughan silhouette
© 2023 City of Vaughan. All Rights Reserved.​​
  • NEWSROOM
  • CONTACT US
  • SITE MAP
  • PRIVACY STATEMENT AND TERMS OF USE
  • SUPPORT
  • ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible formats or communication supports are available upon request.