The “zero rainwater” objective in the sanitation network continues in Crépy-en-Valois (Oise).
Committed since 2010 to a policy of sustainable management of its rainwater, the municipality has already multiplied initiatives in this direction, supported by the Resource Center for Sustainable Development (CERDD).
Among the first achievements, grassed car parks, vegetated sidewalks or even works “to direct rainwater directly into its green spaces.
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In addition to these developments that allow the city to adapt to global warming, the Crepynois will now be able to get their hands dirty.
In partnership with the Seine Normandy Water Agency, the municipality now provides a water collector to residents "who request it".
A new system at the level of the department.
To get my rainwater collector 🌧️:
👉 I call 03 44 94 41 21 📞 (or)
👉 I send an email with my contact details to gestiondeleau@crepyenvalois.fr 📧
You will be contacted to set a delivery date 🗓.
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- City of Crépy-en-Valois (@MairieCrepy) April 21, 2021
“It's both economic and ecological,” says Murielle Wolski, deputy mayor in charge of the environment.
The more local residents collect rainwater, the less they turn on the tap to water their vegetable garden and the more the bill goes down.
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A tank against drought
On the side of the inhabitants, the announcement immediately aroused a certain enthusiasm.
“Superb initiative, bravo,” wrote one Internet user.
"Too bad we don't live in Crépy-en-Valois", regrets another.
In total, three models of different sizes are available in town hall: a 300, 310 or 510 liter tank.
Everything is provided with base, cover, tap and filter collector, says one on the site of the city.
"A hundred has been ordered for the moment, we will supply as and when orders", completes the elected representative from Crepyn.
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Free equipment and far from anecdotal.
Because the prefectural "anti-drought" decrees have become common every summer in the Oise.
And depending on the alert levels, the inhabitants of some municipalities are not free to use tap water as they wish.
“No one is spared anymore and it is not worth waiting until we are dry to act, assumes Murielle Wolski.
So, let's take the opportunity to fill the tanks now.
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To obtain a tank, contact the services of the city of Crépy-en-Valois at 03.44.94.41.21 or send an email to:
gestiondeleau@crepyenvalois.fr