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83 storiesnewest firstlatest June 11, 2026page 5 of 5
Lachine residents were ordered to reduce drinking water use on June 11 after the borough was added to Montreal's water‑conservation vigilance list, as the city cannot shut off the water network. The directive is part of broader citywide efforts to promote water‑saving measures.
On June 9, 2026, Montreal closed several public fountains to cut water use, part of a wider municipal effort to promote conservation.
Twelve Quebec municipalities and nine environmental groups sent a letter to the province's environment minister on June 9, 2026, warning that groundwater extraction exceeds natural recharge and urging immediate action to protect water reserves.
