Fresh water is a valuable and limited resource. Although it may seem abundant within the territory of the Rivi\u00e8re du Nord watershed, its availability varies according to the seasons, the weather, and the pressure exerted by usage.<\/p>\n
In recent years, the increase in residential, municipal, agricultural, and industrial needs has highlighted a growing issue: the overconsumption of water resources.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> In the Rivi\u00e8re du Nord Integrated Water Management Zone (ZGIE), demand for drinking water has steadily increased, particularly in rapidly growing residential areas. Watering, filling pools, washing vehicles, and agricultural irrigation worsen consumption spikes, especially in the summer.<\/p>\n In some municipalities, withdrawals temporarily exceed the groundwater recharge capacity or the production capacity of water distribution networks. This situation can lead to pressure drops, usage restrictions, and reduced groundwater levels in the longer term.<\/p>\n<\/div> The average daily water consumption in Quebec in 2018 was more than 536 liters of potable water per person, exceeding the Canadian average by 20%.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Overconsumption of water resources is not extensively documented within our ZGIE, but this does not mean that it is non-existent.<\/p>\n High\u2011density residential areas, areas with water losses in the water supply network, and lowland areas where agricultural and industrial withdrawals are concentrated are among the most at risk. This situation can be explained in particular by:<\/p>\n Consult the interactive portrait and browse through the different layers of the territory usage tabs.<\/p>\n<\/div>Overconsumption of water resources<\/h3><\/h2><\/div>
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