Water Restrictions
Each year between May 1 and September 30, there are limitations on who can water and at what time.
Odd numbered houses (351 Hope St, 27 Ann St, etc.) may water on odd calendar days and even numbered houses (246 Monk St, 1536 Spring St, etc.) may water on even calendar days.
For the houses permitted to water, watering may occur during the early morning (5 a.m. to 9 a.m.) and evening (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.) each day and from only one connection. Watering is restricted during the midday (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) as water is more likely to be wasted through evaporation when watering during the hottest time of the day. Watering from more than one connection uses too much water at once.
A significant amount of new grass or sod is exempted from these provisions for one week. Any other violations of the by-law may result in a fine.
Source Water Protection Fact Sheet
Dos and Don'ts During a Water Ban
At certain times, the Municipality may impose a water ban. This may include situations where a leak is suspected and staff need residents to limit water use to help in the detection of the leak, or when water reserves are dangerously low.
During a water ban:
- Vegetable and fruit plants may be watered throughout the ban - please use only collected rainwater to water.
- Filling pools, watering lawns and flower gardens is prohibited.
- Consider using grey water (water retained from dish washing and showering) to water your flower gardens and baskets.
- Irrigation systems and water sprinklers are not permitted for any use at any time.
- The Gemmill Park splash pad may stay in operation. Please note this splash pad operates by sensor and only runs when children are using it.
Contact Us
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
3131 Old Perth Rd
Box 400
Almonte ON, K0A 1A0
Email: Town@mississippimills.ca
Phone: 613-256-2064
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Statutory Holidays
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