Outdoor Watering

Kimberley’s water consumption is far higher than the Canadian average. View the City of Kimberley Water Conservation Plan and check out the great tips below for year-round water conservation to help protect this precious resource.

City of Kimberley Water Conservation Plan

On June 1st, 2025, the City of Kimberley will enter STAGE 2 Water Restrictions! Check out the list below for guidance on how you can water plants outdoors during this stage:

• Watering is allowed at all premises only two days per week;
• Residential premises with even numbered civic addresses, may water only on Wednesdays & Saturdays between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Residential premises with odd numbered civic addresses, may water only on Thursdays & Sundays between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Watering is allowed at non-residential premises with even numbered civic addresses, including City ornamental lawns, grassed boulevards and City parks, on Wednesdays between the hours of 1 :00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Watering is allowed at non-residential premises with odd numbered civic addresses, including City ornamental lawns, grassed boulevards and City parks, on Tuesdays between the hours of 1 :00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Watering regulations apply only to lawns, and not to gardens, shrubs, trees and flower beds.
• Hosing or pressure washing of outdoor surfaces is only allowed for health, safety or preparing a surface for painting, sealing, or similar treatment.
• Decorative fountains must be shut down.
• When washing a boat or motor vehicle other than at a commercial car wash, water hoses must be equipped with an automatic shut-off device.