During the summer months, the firefighting planes, known as Canadairs, swoop across the lake to obtain water. On the approach of the planes, a siren sounds and people involved in the various water sports have to move to the sides of the lake to allow the planes to fly low over its surface to scoop up the water, before flying off. Since about 1995 Salvatat has become nationally known for its bottled, natural sparkling drinking water. Nearby is the village of Lacaune, famous for its cooked and smoked meat production. Visitors to this area will be struck by the total difference in the scenery, with large forested areas in comparison to the vines on the plain