Summer is when water use demand is the highest and precipitation is at its lowest. This combination puts stress on municipal water supplies and affects natural environments by lowering stream levels and impacting fish populations. The majority of this water increase is due to outdoor activities. It is estimated that half of the water used outdoors is wasted from evaporation, wind or runoff from overwatering.
The City of Charlottetown Council passed a resolution in September 2012 to amend the Water & Sewer Utility Rules & Regulations to require that all Utility customers adhere to the following Seasonal Water Use Restrictions:
| Seasonal Water Use Restrictions (Effective June 1 – September 30) |
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| Lawn watering (hose or sprinkler) New sod is exempt from restrictions for first 30 days after it is laid | 5 am – 10 am OR 7 pm – 1 am (max 2 hours per day) |
| Spot watering for gardens/ hanging baskets | Anytime |
| Filling or topping up swimming pools or hot tubs | Anytime |
| Hosing hard surfaces (sidewalks, driveways) | Prohibited at all times |
| Car washing | Anytime |
| Kiddie pools/water toys | Anytime |
| Water Shortage Restrictions (Implemented at the discretion of the Charlottetown Water & Sewer Utility Corporation) |
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|---|---|
| Lawn watering (hose or sprinkler) New sod is exempt from restrictions for first 30 days after it is laid | Prohibited |
| Spot watering for gardens/ hanging baskets | Anytime |
| Filling or topping up swimming pools or hot tubs | Prohibited |
| Hosing hard surfaces (sidewalks, driveways) | Prohibited at all times |
| Car washing | Once per week |
| Kiddie pools/water toys | Anytime |