Watering ban in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac

Record water consumption in the City of Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac resulted in a coloration of the drinking water in the city. This overconsumption forced the city to immediately issue a ban on watering throughout the territory from 1 p.m. this Wednesday, June 17, until further notice.

Moreover, the heat wave period announced in the coming days could encourage citizens to water in excess, outside the periods provided for in the regulations. This prohibition is therefore essential in order to supply drinking water to all citizens. However, manual watering of flowers and gardens is allowed.

Only residents who have obtained a watering permit for a new lawn will be able to water according to the standards provided for in the permit. Patrols will be carried out at all times and that offenders will be punished.

The City announced that when the weather permits, the ban on watering will be lifted.

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