A new order, dated October 16th, 2026, and applicable since October 17th, confirms the measures. Within the territory of Toulouse Métropole, restrictions remain the same as those from October 3rd. A single notable evolution concerns the Montagne Noire management zone, where the use of drinking water from the public network is now under reinforced alert.
The current restrictions apply differently depending on the water source: from the public drinking water network or from withdrawals in watercourses and their associated groundwater.
For uses from the public drinking water network, several municipalities are in a crisis state, leading to a ban on watering vegetable gardens (except non-agricultural greenhouses) from 8 am to 8 pm, as well as lawns, flower beds, and green spaces (with limited watering for trees and shrubs under 3 years old). Sports fields and golf courses are also subject to strict restrictions. Washing private vehicles and filling/draining swimming pools are prohibited, except for sanitary imperatives.
Municipalities in reinforced alert, particularly in the Montagne Noire and lower Garonne River management zones, face a 50% reduction in consumption. Watering, washing, and leisure restrictions are similar, with some adjustments for filling swimming pools.
For withdrawals from watercourses and associated groundwater, metropolitan watercourses in crisis, such as the Garonne River and the St-Martory Canal, are subject to watering and washing bans similar to those for the public network. Sports fields of national importance benefit from a limited exception.
Metropolitan watercourses in reinforced alert, like the northern Garonne River and the Saune River, impose watering and washing restrictions, with consumption reductions for golf courses. Swimming pools and private fountains are also affected.
Finally, watercourses in vigilance, such as the Hers-Mort River, apply watering and washing bans from 1 pm to 8 pm, with exceptions for the reuse of treated wastewater or specific systems.
Agricultural, business, and community uses are detailed in the relevant prefectural orders. The different levels of restriction (vigilance, alert, reinforced alert, crisis) are defined according to the severity of the drought.
