The Town of Candiac, Quebec, has specific regulations for the use of drinking water outside of buildings, including watering gardens and lawns. These regulations are designed to promote efficient water use and protect this valuable resource.
Candiac Watering Period
The permitted watering period in Candiac is from May 1 to September 15. During this period, residents can water their gardens and lawns according to the following rules:
Watering Hours
| Civil House Number | Calendar Days | Schedule |
| Odd | Odd | 20:00 h to 00:00 h |
| Even | Even | 20:00 h to 00:00 h |
Automatic Watering
| Civil House Number | Calendar Days | Schedule |
| Odd | Odd | 00:00 h to 05:00 h |
| Even | Even | 00:00 h to 05:00 h |
In addition, a one-time permit of $10 issued by the Urban Planning Department is required to use an automatic watering system.
Car and Building Washing
| Calendar Days | Schedule |
| Saturdays and Sundays | 09:00 h to 17:00 h |
Restrictions and Special Permits
Finally, the municipality may prohibit watering altogether in certain circumstances, such as during a drought. Special permits can also be obtained for special cases such as new lawns or post-construction cleaning.
For more information:
Please consult the codification administrative du règlement 1013 concernant l’utilisation de l’eau potable à l’extérieur des bâtiments.
Source: Ville de Candiac – Regulations