Sprinkling Regulations

As per Sprinkling Bylaw No. 253, registered in the office of the Inspector of Municipalities on March 24th, 2023.

Upper Genelle (circled below): Even days       

Lower Genelle (all areas outside of circle): Odd days

31st of each month: NO SPRINKLING (OFF day for ALL residents)

Level 1 (normal aquifer levels) : Manual system sprinklers: 6am-10am & 6pm-10pm

Level 1 (normal aquifer levels) : Automatic underground sprinklers: 12am-8am

NOTE: Upper Genelle is now even days and Lower Genelle is odd days regardless if your house number is odd or even.

No open hoses at any time.  All hoses in use must have a nozzle or sprinkler attached to the outlet end.  Only one sprinkler per household on manually controlled systems can be used at any one time.  Automatic systems are not to be used in conjunction with manually controlled systems unless approved by the board.  A soaker hose is considered the same as an above ground sprinkler. 

All underground systems MUST have a rain sensor and a backflow preventer that is accessible and serviceable.  Maintenance is the responsibility of the homeowner. Maximum total water consumption is 5GPM (imperial gallons).  Once a new system is in place it should be inspected by the Genelle Improvement District maintenance.

Hand watering with a watering can is permitted at any time.

Ratepayers in non-compliance of the sprinkling regulations will be penalized. 

There shall be one written notice of regulations, which is hereby given to all water users.

First offence – one written warning.      Second Offence – water shut off.  Disconnection/reconnection fee is $150.00

LOW AQUIFER LEVELS: In the event of low aquifer levels sprinkling regulations level 2, 3 or 4 will come into effect.  Ratepayers will be notified.  Otherwise Level 1 applies.

LEVEL 2:    Lawn and garden sprinkling ONLY – absolutely no driveway and vehicle washing.

Lower Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on Wednesdays and Saturdays:

Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 a.m.

Upper Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on Thursdays and Sundays:

Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 4:00 a.m.

LEVEL 3:    Vegetable garden sprinkling ONLY.

Lower Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on  Wednesdays and Saturdays:

  Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

  Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 2:00 a.m.

Upper Genelle residents are permitted to sprinkle only on Thursdays and Sundays:

  Manual systems from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  Automatic underground systems from 12:00 midnight to 2:00 a.m.

LEVEL 4  All outdoor water use is PROHIBITED.