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When can I use my sprinkler?


Residences and businesses are allowed to use their sprinkler, soaker hose or in-ground sprinkling system one day per week according to a specific schedule that is determined by address.

Please follow the outdoor watering schedule that is listed below.

Individual units or residences

  • Use the last digit of your house or unit number.

Multi-unit properties

  • Use the street address of your building.

Even number addresses (ending in 0,2,4,6,8)

For example: 32 31 Avenue S.W.

You can use your sprinkler for up to a maximum total of two hours on either Wednesday or Saturday during the following days/times:

  • 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.; or
  • 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.; or
  • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Odd number addresses (ending in 1,3,5,7,9)

For example: 2355 22 Street N.W.

You can use your sprinkler for up to a maximum total of two hours on either Thursday or Sunday during the following days/times:

  • 4 a.m. – 7 a.m.; or
  • 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.; or
  • 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sean Chu

Sean Chu arrived in Calgary from Taiwan in 1985 speaking not a word of English, and within 7 years he was a sworn officer with the Calgary Police Service. From that point on Sean worked with the Calgary Police Service as on Officer for 21 years in a number of roles until 2013.

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