Water By-law And Watering Restrictions
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WATER BY-LAW
Download a copy of By-law 2006-122, a By-law to provide for the regulation of water supply for the City of Kingston.
[PDF 50KB]
EXEMPTION PERMIT
Residents can apply to Utilities Kingston for a permit for the external use of water.
[PDF 14KB]
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WATERING TIPS
Read lawn watering tips to help reduse the amount of water you use.
WATERING FINES
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Each year, the warmer weather brings a higher demand on water systems - leading to decreased potable water reserves, low
water pressure and in extreme cases putting the water system at risk and making it difficult to fight a fire. In June,
2006, Council passed an updated water by-law to regulate water supplied by Utilities Kingston.
According to provisions of the by-law, the following water restrictions will apply annually from June 15 to September 15:
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Residents with odd number civic addresses may use outdoor water on odd number calendar days.
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Residents with even number civic addresses may use outdoor water on even number calendar days.
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On your scheduled day, outdoor watering is permitted at any time with a hand-held hose, can or bucket for activities
such as watering lawns and gardens, washing cars and recreation.
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Sprinkling devices, such as lawn sprinklers, can only be used in the mornings between 5 and 10 a.m. on your scheduled
day.
Early morning is considered the best time to water your lawn to avoid evaporation and grass diseases. Lawns only need
about three cm (one inch) of water weekly. A typical lawn sprinkler will deliver that amount in about one hour.
If you have a new yard (sod or seeded new lawn) you can apply for an exemption permit. The permit will allow you to
water your new lawn for seven consecutive days with a sprinkling device between the usual morning hours of 5 and 10 a.m.
If you have new trees or shrubs you can apply for an exemption permit which will allow you to water your new trees and
shrubs for seven consecutive days with a hand-held hose or watering can.
An exemption permit is $55 plus GST and issued by Utilities Kingston - Services Advisor at 1211 John Counter Blvd. The
permit is only valid for the seven day period listed on the permit. Only one exemption permit will be granted per
property, per year.
Exemption permits will not be issued for existing yards, trees and shrubs. However, if a circumstance of irreparable
damage or undue hardship on a property owner is anticipated, up to two additional seven day exemption permits may be
considered.
For more information call the Utilities Kingston Customer Service Centre at 613-546-0000. A copy of the permit
application may be downloaded at the above right.
Note: Dry conditions during the summer may force a total ban on outdoor water use.
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