Notice of Watering Ban

Last updated June 9, 2021

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There’s a watering ban in effect in your area? It’s important to use water sparingly. Here are the instructions to follow until the ban is lifted.

Instructions to be respected

During a heat wave, you must reduce your consumption of potable water to maintain an adequate water supply. Certain uses are therefore prohibited.

Permitted Uses

Using an automatic or movable watering system (e.g., oscillating sprinklers, porous hoses)
Watering an existing lawn
Filling an existing pool
Washing a car
Cleaning paved surfaces, patios and exterior walls
Using an air conditioning system that runs on potable water

Prohibited Uses

Using an automatic or movable watering system (e.g., oscillating sprinklers, porous hoses)
Watering an existing lawn
Filling an existing pool
Washing a car
Cleaning paved surfaces, patios and exterior walls
Using an air conditioning system that runs on potable water

When the watering ban is over, you can resume using the water supply according to the by-laws in effect in Montréal.