Background
The prefecture understands by watersheds, as the state of the water resource may vary from one municipality to another. The same use, such as watering or filling a swimming pool, can thus be allowed in one place and banned elsewhere.
Why it's important
Checking the municipality and basin in question avoids involuntary infringement, especially when renting a dwelling or when one has just arrived in the department. The local map is more reliable than a general summary of the drought.
What Changes
The basins of Usses, Dranses and Cheran are affected by the level of crisis. Part of the Arve is also placed at a reinforced level.
Useful details
- Levels and restrictions may vary from one basin to another.
- Before watering, filling a swimming pool or washing a car, consult the updated map of the prefecture.
- Do not automatically apply the rule of a neighbouring municipality to your address.
Terms to know
- bassin versant
- territory whose waters flow to the same watercourse or body of water
- niveau de crise
- maximum restriction level for water use
- alerte renforcée
- alert level with additional restrictions
