The South Nation Conservation Water Response Team has maintained the Level 3, or “severe,” low water condition across the SNC jurisdiction.
Level 3 conditions indicate that water supply no longer meets demand in certain regions and ongoing drought conditions are putting increased pressure on surface and/or groundwater supplies. Under this advisory, all water users are asked to reduce water use and suspend non-essential water uses until natural supplies begin to recover.
Although rainfall returned to more normal levels in October and November and has helped ease some dry conditions, the earlier water deficit was severe. Many residents are still experiencing impacts. Stream flows in many creeks and rivers have improved, but several remain lower than normal for this time of year. Groundwater resources take longer to recover, and impacts are still being observed across the jurisdiction.
All water users, including municipalities, residents, businesses, and farmers, are being asked to reduce water use, including the suspension of all outdoor non-essential water use.
If you hold a permit to take water, reduce your water takings as much as possible. During low flow conditions, surface water takings can significantly impact water availability.
Residents should check their municipality’s website for current water use restrictions and fire bans.
If you use a private groundwater well, please use water carefully to help protect the underground water supply (aquifer) your well depends on.
• If your well water supply is low or has run dry, you are encouraged to review the Ontario Government’s “Managing your well in times of drought” guide: Managing your water well in times of water shortage | ontario.ca
• Never put water down a well — this can damage the well and contaminate groundwater.
• Contact licensed contractors to complete work on wells: ontario.ca/licenced-well-contractors.
• Bulk water haulage services provide water and storage tank rentals.
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