Water Restrictions

Odds water only on odd days,
evens on even days starting June 15

Starting June 15, residents with odd-numbered addresses can water their yards only on odd numbered days and those with even-numbered addresses can water only on even-numbered days according to Kingston's water use bylaw.

On scheduled watering days, residents must restrict their use of sprinklers to between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., but other outdoor water can be used anytime throughout their scheduled day with a handheld hose or watering can.

The bylaw, in effect until Sept. 15, ensures that the City maintains its reserve of potable water, maintains water pressure, and has enough water in reserve to fight fires. Residents who have put in a new yard, trees or shrubs, sod, or who have seeded a new lawn can apply for a $55 exemption permit to allow them to use a sprinkler on their new lawns for seven consecutive days between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. The permits are issued by Utilities Kingston at 1211 John Counter Blvd. Existing yards will not be granted exemption permits and only one permit will be granted per property, per year.

For more information on water restrictions, or to download a copy of the exemption permit, visit www.utilitieskingston.com or call the Customer Service Centre at 613-546-0000.