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QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for regions in the upper Moira Tributaries (Black and Skootamatta Rivers), as well as for the Napanee and Salmon River watersheds.
With little to no rain forecasted over the next couple of weeks, Quinte Conservation would like to remind the public that this is a good time to start conserving water. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Groundwater and surface water conditions are lower than average for this time of year. If limited rain is received or if dry conditions persist, we will see water levels in streams, rivers, and in groundwater continue to decline.”
In some areas, groundwater levels are comparable to those seen in the 2012 and 2016 droughts.
McClure adds, “With the potential for a dry summer, it’s time to start thinking about conserving water. We are asking residents and businesses of the region to voluntarily reduce water usage by 10 per cent for non-essential uses until the supply is replenished. This includes taking shorter showers, turning the tap off to wash dishes and brush teeth, and watering plants at night and when possible, using rain barrel water to do so.”
Quinte Conservation encourages residents experiencing low water to report their conditions using an online form. The form can be found at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/QuinteConservation1/_2018LowWaterSurvey or on the main page of the Quinte Conservation website, along with tips for water conservation, 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.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) Thursday, August 9, 2018.
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for regions in the upper Moira Tributaries (Black and Skootamatta Rivers), as well as for the Napanee and Salmon River watersheds.
With little to no rain forecasted over the next couple of weeks, Quinte Conservation would like to remind the public that this is a good time to start conserving water. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Groundwater and surface water conditions are lower than average for this time of year. If limited rain is received or if dry conditions persist, we will see water levels in streams, rivers, and in groundwater continue to decline.”
In some areas, groundwater levels are comparable to those seen in the 2012 and 2016 droughts.
McClure adds, “With the potential for a dry summer, it’s time to start thinking about conserving water. We are asking residents and businesses of the region to voluntarily reduce water usage by 10 per cent for non-essential uses until the supply is replenished. This includes taking shorter showers, turning the tap off to wash dishes and brush teeth, and watering plants at night and when possible, using rain barrel water to do so.”
Quinte Conservation encourages residents experiencing low water to report their conditions using an online form. The form can be found at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/QuinteConservation1/_2018LowWaterSurvey or on the main page of the Quinte Conservation website, along with tips for water conservation, 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.
This message will be in effect until (or updated before) Thursday, August 9, 2018.
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