The city of Terrebonne is divided into 7 watering zones:
Automated (Programmable) Sprinkler Irrigation System
Automated (programmable) sprinkler irrigation is only allowed between 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on watering days in your zone. Prohibited outside of these hours.
One must have a valid long-term permit.
Any property owner with a water intake or rainwater tank can water their lawn, trees, shrubs or hedges with water from this installation at any time. However, they must have a valid long-term permit.
Municipal Water Use
The regulation concerning the use of water from the municipal aqueduct sets the watering periods. From May 1 to September 30, you have a total of 3.5 hours of watering each week.
| Zones | Day 1 | Day 2 |
| Zone A | Monday 06 h to 08 h | Wednesday 21h to 22h30 |
| Zone B | Tuesday 21h to 22h30 | Friday 06 h to 08 h |
| Zone C | Wednesday 06 h to 08 h | Sunday 21h to 22h30 |
| Zone D | Monday 21h to 22h30 | Thursday 06 h to 08 h |
| Zone E | Monday 06 h to 08 h | Wednesday 21h to 22h30 |
| Zone F | Monday 21h to 22h30 | Thursday 06 h to 08 h |
| Zone G | Tuesday 06h to 08h | Friday 21h to 22h30 |
Temporary Watering Permit
A temporary watering permit grants special authorization to water for a specific period of time. Each citizen can request two temporary watering permits per year, free of charge.
A temporary watering permit must be obtained in the following situations:
- Using potable water for specialized work (house cleaning for painting, paving cleaning, etc.);
- Treating harmful insects;
- To water new gardens and lawn work.
Note that when an absolute watering ban is in effect, all temporary watering permits are suspended.
Applying for a Temporary Watering Permit
To obtain a temporary watering permit, you must complete an online application (free). Online permit requests are ready in 30 minutes.
Your permit must be requested on the same day as the work, as the dates cannot be changed once issued.
You must then click on the link in your email to access your application tracking which will allow you to download your permit in PDF format. We recommend displaying your license so that it is visible from the street. It is important to keep this document as proof for presentation to patrol officers upon request.
Long-Term Watering Permit
To obtain a watering permit or renew an expired permit, you must contact the Citizen’s Office at 450 961-2001 or through the contact form. Permit applications are free. No online processing is possible.
You must keep the proof of purchase of the treatment or service used to present it to the licensing officer when requested.
See the details related to each installation and the documentation to be provided by consulting the following sections.
- Automatic sprinkler
- Wells and water points (or buried rainwater tank)
- Rainwater collector
- Rainwater tank
For more information, click here.
Source: Ville de Terrebonne