Drought worsens in Haute-Loireso much so that the prefecture decided to place the whole department at the alert level. The rain deficit is on average 50% over the whole of Haute-Loire and can reach 60% locally. Groundwater levels are low, droughts are observed on some rivers and soils are suffering from the lack of rain. So many observations that lead the prefect of Haute-Loire to issue an order to restrict the use of water. Individuals and professionals are concerned.
Are forbidden :
- Watering pleasure gardens
- Lawn watering
- Watering green spaces, public or private
- The watering of golf courses except the greens
- The use of drinking water for the operation of public fountains
- Washing of vehicles outside professional high-pressure or water-recycling installations, with the exception of vehicles subject to a regulatory obligation (sanitary, food vehicle, etc.) or technical (concrete mixer, etc.)
- Cleaning the exteriors of buildings (walls, roofs, floors, etc.)
- Water filling and renewal of water in private swimming pools except for the first filling after construction
- Watering of sidewalks and public or private roads except health imperative
- The supply of water bodies outside water bodies authorized as production fish farms.
Prohibitions from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:
- The watering of golf greens including departures
- Watering sports grounds of all kinds
- Watering vegetable gardens
Prohibitions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.:
- Withdrawals for irrigation, including those taken from canals and diversions
- Grassland irrigation.
The prefectural decree specifies that the mayors will be able to take more restrictive restrictive measures if necessary.