What makes our water so good?
The water you drink comes from the Pierrefonds water treatment plant and is drawn from Rivière des Prairies. Some of the treated water also comes from the Pointe-Claire water treatmentplant, which draws its water from Lake Saint-Louis.
Here are the treatment steps that ensure the water you consume is of excellent quality.
Reducing your drinking water consumption is easy!
Indoors
- Choose a dual-flush, low-consumption toilet certified WaterSense.
- Take a 5-minute shower instead of a bath.
- Use the dishwasher or washing machine only when they are full.
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving or washing the dishes.
- Install a water meter to help detect toilet and faucet leaks.
Outdoors
- Water early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid water loss due to evaporation.
- Avoid automatic and continuous lawn watering.
- Use a hose equipped with a manual trigger device.
- Wash the vehicle with a bucket of soapy water and limit the use of the hose to rinsing only.
- Sweeping an entrance is an effective solution that preserves drinking water.
A visual overview of our water consumption
Residents of Dollard-des-Ormeaux consume an average of 309 liters of water. This is 20% more than the Quebec average.
This consumption increases by 30% during the summer. Water consumption is not constant, with peak demand occurring in the morning and evening. Take a look at the breakdown of water consumption in the chart below:
Save money and protect the planet: Adopt a water meter!
A water meter allows you to monitor your consumption in real time, quickly detect leaks and save water while reducing the waste of unused water.
With a water meter, you have the power to make a real impact on both your wallet and the environment.
Immediate savings
Identify issues like leaking faucets or toilets.
Fewer costly surprises
Reduce the risk of water damage with a modern, leak-tight valve.
A 100% free, hassle-free process!
The City takes care of everything: supplying, installing, and maintaining your meter.
No additional water service tax with a water meter.
Using a residential water meter will not result in an increase in property taxes.
Consume better, live better
Adjust your consumption habits by tracking your daily usage.
Water cycle: natural and urban
The water cycle is a fascinating phenomenon! Discover the natural and urban water cycle:
