Back to SearchFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2020
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WATERSHED DOWNGRADES TO A LEVEL 1 LOW WATER CONDITION, MOIRA RIVER AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS REMAIN AT LEVEL 1
Although the Quinte region experienced an increase in precipitation at the end of August and through early September, drier conditions persisted throughout the rest of the month. Groundwater and surface water conditions are still low for this time of year but are continuing to improve. Low Water conditions for the Moira River and Napanee River Watersheds remain relatively the same.
Some isolated well issues are still being reported throughout the Prince Edward County Watershed, but conditions have improved significantly and the region has been downgraded to a Level 1.
Residents are reminded that water supplies drawn from groundwater systems, and inland lakes and streams may still be sensitive and vulnerable. Those who draw from these supplies may continue to experience issues with water availability and should take extra precaution with their non-essential use until groundwater levels have recharged. Those with vulnerable water supplies and those that take bulk water from these areas are asked to voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by 10 per cent. Residents in need of bulk potable water supply should check with their local municipality for availability and information on private water haulers.
Municipalities that source water from Lake Ontario or The Bay of Quinte have access to a more sustainable water supply. The delivery of water to residents on these systems is not impacted by current conditions. This conditions statement is not directed to residents accessing these municipal water supplies. 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.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) December 4, 2020.
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY WATERSHED DOWNGRADES TO A LEVEL 1 LOW WATER CONDITION, MOIRA RIVER AND NAPANEE RIVER WATERSHEDS REMAIN AT LEVEL 1
Although the Quinte region experienced an increase in precipitation at the end of August and through early September, drier conditions persisted throughout the rest of the month. Groundwater and surface water conditions are still low for this time of year but are continuing to improve. Low Water conditions for the Moira River and Napanee River Watersheds remain relatively the same.
Some isolated well issues are still being reported throughout the Prince Edward County Watershed, but conditions have improved significantly and the region has been downgraded to a Level 1.
Residents are reminded that water supplies drawn from groundwater systems, and inland lakes and streams may still be sensitive and vulnerable. Those who draw from these supplies may continue to experience issues with water availability and should take extra precaution with their non-essential use until groundwater levels have recharged. Those with vulnerable water supplies and those that take bulk water from these areas are asked to voluntarily reduce non-essential water use by 10 per cent. Residents in need of bulk potable water supply should check with their local municipality for availability and information on private water haulers.
Municipalities that source water from Lake Ontario or The Bay of Quinte have access to a more sustainable water supply. The delivery of water to residents on these systems is not impacted by current conditions. This conditions statement is not directed to residents accessing these municipal water supplies. 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.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) December 4, 2020.
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