Level 2 Red – reduce and stop nonessential use

A change to Level 2 Red can occur when one or more of the following low water response indicators are met: precipitation (less than 60 per cent of historical average over one and/or three months; three weeks without rain); Eramosa River flow (less than 50 per cent of minimum low flow); water storage level (less than 65 per cent of average).

Enforcement: In Level 2 Red, bylaw officers will investigate non-compliance of water use restrictions and issue a $130 ticket or court summons per program non-compliance event observed.

To report a water use violation

• Use the map app to report a violation
• Report a violation online
• Call 519-837-2529

Affected activities

• Lawn watering is not permitted
• Watering decorative (e.g. flower) gardens – Alternate day and time restrictions (odd numbered address, odd numbered calendar day, even numbered address, even numbered calendar day, between 7 and 9 a.m. and 7 and 9 p.m.)
• At home vehicle washing – At–home vehicle washing (cars, boats, trailers, etc.) is not permitted
• Watering trees and food gardens – no restrictions
• Recreational sprinklers for children, splash pads – no restrictions
• Filling residential swimming and wading pools, hot tubs, garden ponds or fountains – no restrictions
• Decorative fountains – must recirculate water

Look for these illustrations on road signs
and informational items