The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing recently launched its "My Blueprint" campaign which emphasizes the over-consumption of water and the importance of mitigating the impact on the province's economy and the environment.
Quebecers consume on average more water than North Americans and Europeans. Although it is offered free of charge to all residents, managing this resource is no less costly than it is complex.
Summer season is now well underway, the Municipality of Chelsea invites its residents to collaborate by reducing their residential water consumption. Over-consumption of water can be reduced by simple, small changes to your daily activities:
- Water responsibly according to municipal laws during the summer;
- Taking a shower of fewer than 5 minutes saves 200 litres of water per week;
- Brushing your teeth with the tap closed saves 350 litres of water per week;
- Using a low-flow toilet would save Quebec the equivalent of 50,000 Olympic swimming pools per year!
Making some changes to your cold and hot water consumption habits helps the environment and the economy while reducing your electricity bills!
How many litres of water do you use per day? Take the test and get tips to reduce your consumption!
Water responsibly!
Hand watering is permitted at all times when it is not raining.
Watering with a movable sprinkler or soaker hose is only allowed from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the following days, when it is not raining:
- even-numbered addresses: on even-numbered days
- odd-numbered addresses: on odd-numbered days
Watering with an authorized automatic watering system is only allowed from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. on the following days:
- even-numbered addresses: on even-numbered days
- odd-numbered addresses: on odd-numbered days
Residents may water freshly seeded, planted, or sodded lawns, but must first obtain a permit from the Municipality.
For more information, visit the Municipal by-laws page.
