WATER RESTRICTION UPDATE: OCTOBER 2025
(UPDATE FROM THE PRÉFECTURE October 1st 2025
In September, rainfall was low but steady. Thanks to the ‘combined efforts of local authorities and economic actors’ to save water over the summer, the overall situation in the P-0has improved, with most alert zones now at lower severity levels.
🚰 After consulting the Water Resource Committee, the prefect has adjusted water use restrictions. A new prefectural decree sets these rules, valid until December 31, 2025.
⚠️ However, the situation remains fragile, and additional measures may be introduced in the coming weeks if needed, in consultation with water users.
👍 Everyone is urged to continue using water responsibly to preserve resources and make the most of the winter period in preparation for next summer.
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Key restrictions
Applies to all water withdrawals — from public networks, wells, canals, storage reservoirs, etc.
- Watering gardens / vegetable plots
• Allowed during off‐peak hours (e.g. ~17:00 to 09:00)
• Forbidden during daytime hours (e.g. ~9:00 to 17:00) - Cleaning, washing, and maintenance
• Washing terraces, façades, walls “à grande eau” is banned
• Car washing at home is prohibited — only allowed in professional stations with water recycling systems - Private pools
• Filling or topping up private swimming pools is prohibited - Agricultural / irrigation restrictions in “crisis” zones
• In crisis zones, most agricultural water withdrawals are forbidden
• Exceptions:
– Watering for animal drinking (abreuvoirs) is allowed without limit
– Greenhouse / protected crops: reduced quotas (e.g. – 30%)
– Open‐field crops: severe reduction (e.g. – 80% for gravity irrigation, – 50% for localized systems)
– Young plantings (< 3 years) allowed with – 50% reduction
– Irrigation from reservoirs disconnected from natural rivers may be allowed in certain conditions