SOUTH NATION REGION, Ontario – The South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) has declared low water conditions throughout their region.
“Low water conditions are calculated based on precipitation and stream flow indicators,” SNC stated in a media release. “Stream gauges within SNC’s jurisdiction are still indicating an above level I condition. However, the lack of adequate precipitation in the last few months is the leading factor in the current drought status.”
The SNC cites Environment Canada statistics and says that precipitation in the region was between 20 and 40 percent below historical averages for the month of June.
“Under the Ontario Low Water Response Program, SNC has formed a Water Response Team (WRT) in conjunction with members of municipal and provincial governments, along with agricultural and special interest groups” the SNC states. “The WRT will meet to discuss the severity of the situation and to ensure residents are informed of decisions that are made regarding conservation and restrictions efforts.”
The SNC is asking residents to reduce their water consumption by 10 percent during the current low-level water conditions.
The SNC covers North and South Dundas, parts of North Stormont and parts of North Glengarry.
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) which covers South Stormont, Cornwall, South Glengarry and parts of North Stormont and North Glengarry has yet to announce any changes to the water level conditions in its region.
