Ontario Low Water Response
Current Level
Kawartha Conservation, in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, assists in the co-ordination and support of local response in the event of a drought. We monitor local water level and precipitation closely and work with local water users to reduce demand and mitigate effects of water shortages, encouraging voluntary water conservation measures.
Consisting of representatives from the Province, Municipalities, Conservation Authorities, local water users and interest groups, a Water Response Team is coordinated by Kawartha Conservation in its watershed. We are involved with a coordinated response team for the Durham Region as well.
There are three levels of Low Water Conditions:
- Level I – First indication of potential water supply problems, primarily a warning level – key focus is conservation of water
- Level II – Indicates a potentially serious problem – conservation of water is extended to restrictions on non-essential uses
- Level III – Indicates a failure of the water supply to meet demand – Key focus is on regulation & enforcement
To learn more about this program visit, Ontario Low Water Response summary
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