Like many other municipalities in the region, the Municipalité des Coteaux will be purchasing and installing water meters at several locations on its territory between now and September 2025. 

A borrowing by-law to decree an expenditure of $268,000 was approved by elected officials at the regular municipal council meeting held on Monday, October 21. 

By this deadline, businesses, industries and institutions established in Les Coteaux, as well as sixty residences, will be required to install these devices. 

“The use of drinking water is an issue that has concerned us for several years, and we need to raise awareness among citizens every year. The subject is also of concern to the government, which is encouraging us to set up a program for the gradual installation of these devices on our territory, in businesses, industries and enterprises. For residences, we have determined that the next 60 new buildings will be equipped with water meters. If we don't meet this target by the deadline, we'll have to make another decision to get there,” explained Pamela Nantel, Director General of the Municipalité des Coteaux, at the end of the meeting. 

This provincial government project aims to counter global warming and reduce the use of drinking water. The installation of water meters in businesses and residences is designed to make users more aware of their consumption, with a view to avoiding waste and keeping this precious resource in sufficient supply for future generations.