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Drought in Mayenne: simple actions to preserve water
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Due to drought, the Mayenne prefecture calls for daily actions to save water. Reduce your water consumption at home and in the garden, and check local restrictions on VigiEau.
The water resource situation in Mayenne requires everyone's commitment to preserve available resources.
At home:
- Prefer short showers and avoid baths
- Check your installations and repair leaks
- Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when fully loaded
In the garden:
- Collect rainwater whenever possible
- Prioritize plants that require little water
- Water preferably early in the morning or in the evening, respecting current restrictions
Before using water, check the applicable restrictions in your municipality on the VigiEau website: https://vigieau.gouv.fr
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