The City of Montreal announced that it will start testing non‑potable water sources for street cleaning and landscape irrigation, with the aim of ending the use of drinking water for these purposes. The testing is scheduled to begin in 2027 and is intended to conserve the municipality’s potable‑water supplies.
The initiative will evaluate alternative water supplies that can replace tap water in routine cleaning and irrigation tasks, seeking a permanent shift away from potable water.
The move follows similar policies adopted by several other municipalities, though officials note that implementing such changes can involve complex considerations.