Watering schedules in effect

City urges careful water usage

Gatineau is reminding residents that outdoor watering schedules are in effect from the beginning of May until the end of September. What is permitted is:
• Automated watering for even-numbered addresses – 3am - 5am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
• Automated watering for odd-numbered addresses – 3am - 5am on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
• Manual watering, washing vehicles, and filling pools are permitted at all times.

During the summer months, Gatineau’s daily consumption of potable water increases by 100 litres per person. That number represents a huge management cost of more than $40,000/day to cover the cost of production, infrastructure and treatment, according to the city’s figures. In 2015, Gatineau reported that the average consumption of treated water per person per day was 407 litres.

The Quebec average was 589 litres per person and the Canadian average was 466 litres. (AR)