Regulates maintenance of ditches and watercourses, prohibiting obstruction of drainage flow and dumping of debris or materials that could impede water flow on private and municipal land.
Water & sewer — Saint-Eustache, Quebec
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
The Town of Saint-Eustache, Quebec has 5 adopted bylaws on file: Règlement no 1380 concernant les fossés et cours d'eau (consolidation administrative); Règlement no 1730 concernant la vidange des installations septiques (consolidation administrative); Règlement no 1763 relatif à l'entretien des installations septiques (consolidation administrative); Règlement no 1878 sur les compteurs d'eau (consolidation administrative); Règlement no 1931 concernant l'administration de l'eau potable et la gestion des eaux usées (consolidation administrative), verified 2026-08-23.
Requires septic tanks to be pumped at least every two years, with pumping performed only between May 15 and November 1, for properties not connected to the municipal sewer network.
Sets maintenance standards for onsite septic systems including UV-disinfection units, requiring regular servicing of installations not connected to the municipal sewer.
Requires installation and maintenance of water meters on municipal water connections and obliges owners to provide access for inspection.
Governs administration of the municipal drinking-water system and wastewater management, including check-valve/backflow-prevention installation and maintenance requirements for connected properties.