Water abstraction from rivers and visible groundwater is now subject to strict rules. Agricultural irrigation is prohibited, except for derogated crops. Abstraction is forbidden 3.5 days a week: from Monday 8 AM to Tuesday 8 AM, Wednesday 8 AM to Thursday 8 AM, Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM, and Saturday 8 AM to Sunday 8 AM.
Regarding drinking water uses, several prohibitions are in effect. Watering vegetable gardens is forbidden from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Watering lawns, flowerbeds, and ornamental gardens is also prohibited, except for trees and shrubs under three years old, which are limited to two waterings per week between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Cleaning of facades, roofs, sidewalks, roadways, and other impermeable surfaces is forbidden. Washing private vehicles and nautical equipment by individuals is also prohibited. Filling private swimming pools, including topping up, is forbidden, as is supplying open-circuit public and private ornamental fountains.
Watering sports fields is prohibited, except for those of national or international importance, which are limited to two waterings per week between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
