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Water Restrictions

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.

City of Charlottetown logoThe 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)
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 basketsAnytime
Filling or topping up swimming pools or hot tubsAnytime
Hosing hard surfaces (sidewalks, driveways)Prohibited at all times
Car washingAnytime
Kiddie pools/water toysAnytime
Water Shortage Restrictions
(Implemented at the discretion of the Charlottetown Water & Sewer Utility Corporation)
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 basketsAnytime
Filling or topping up swimming pools or hot tubsProhibited
Hosing hard surfaces (sidewalks, driveways)Prohibited at all times
Car washingOnce per week
Kiddie pools/water toysAnytime

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