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June 7, 2016
LOW WATER CONDITIONS IN THE QUINTE REGION PERSIST IN
SPITE OF RECENT RAIN
The Quinte Region received less than 30 millimetres of rain over the last few days. Quinte
Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The recent rain has not been
enough to help our current low water conditions. Flows in the Moira, Napanee and Salmon
Rivers continue to be extremely low and we need a significant amount of rain to change that.”
Quinte Conservation declared a Level 1 Low Water Condition for the Quinte watersheds on June
2.
McClure adds, “With the potential for a dry summer, it’s time now to start thinking about
conserving water. We are asking residents and businesses of the region to reduce water usage
by 10 per cent until the supply is replenished. This includes the outside watering of plants and
lawns, and washing driveways and sidewalks. Tips for water conservation can be found on our
website at www.quinteconservation.ca.”
A Level 1 Low Water Condition means the potential for water supply problems has been
identified. A Level 1 condition is managed through existing programs of the Conservation
Authorities, municipalities and other key provincial agencies. Low water conditions are ranked
as Level 1, 2 or 3 based on a prolonged period of low flows or precipitation. A Level 1 is the least
severe and Level 3 is the most severe.
June 7, 2016
LOW WATER CONDITIONS IN THE QUINTE REGION PERSIST IN
SPITE OF RECENT RAIN
The Quinte Region received less than 30 millimetres of rain over the last few days. Quinte
Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The recent rain has not been
enough to help our current low water conditions. Flows in the Moira, Napanee and Salmon
Rivers continue to be extremely low and we need a significant amount of rain to change that.”
Quinte Conservation declared a Level 1 Low Water Condition for the Quinte watersheds on June
2.
McClure adds, “With the potential for a dry summer, it’s time now to start thinking about
conserving water. We are asking residents and businesses of the region to reduce water usage
by 10 per cent until the supply is replenished. This includes the outside watering of plants and
lawns, and washing driveways and sidewalks. Tips for water conservation can be found on our
website at www.quinteconservation.ca.”
A Level 1 Low Water Condition means the potential for water supply problems has been
identified. A Level 1 condition is managed through existing programs of the Conservation
Authorities, municipalities and other key provincial agencies. Low water conditions are ranked
as Level 1, 2 or 3 based on a prolonged period of low flows or precipitation. A Level 1 is the least
severe and Level 3 is the most severe.
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