The commune of Le Vernet is subject to the 'reinforced alert' level, resulting in a 50% restriction on water usage. These measures primarily apply to water drawn from the public drinking water network.
In gardens, watering vegetable patches, including non-agricultural greenhouses, is prohibited between 8 AM and 8 PM. The same applies to lawns, flower beds, ornamental gardens, and green spaces. Watering trees and shrubs under 3 years old is still permitted, but limited to twice a week, between 8 PM and 8 AM.
Private individuals are prohibited from washing vehicles and nautical equipment, except for sanitary reasons. Filling family swimming pools, including topping them up, is also forbidden, with exceptions for initial fills where construction began before the first restrictions were imposed.
Cleaning facades, roofs, sidewalks, roadways, and other impermeable surfaces is prohibited, except for sanitary, safety, or work-related reasons. Supplying public and private ornamental fountains with open circuits is also forbidden.
These restrictions are temporary and aim to preserve water resources. The prefecture urges vigilance and compliance with these measures to save water.
