SOUTH NATION, Ontario – The South Nation Conservation (SNC) states that their region is experiencing Level 1 Low Water Conditions.
The SNC region covers parts of North Stormont, North and South Dundas.
“Despite significant isolated storms in recent weeks, South Nation Conservation (SNC) is advising residents that the watershed will continue to remain in Level 1 Low Water Conditions under the Ontario Low Water Response Program,” the SNC stated in a press release. “The localized storm events that occurred have helped conditions temporarily, however stream gauges within SNC’s jurisdiction showed minor increases in flows before going back down again, below normal. The long forecast indicates that the remainder of August and September will be warmer and drier than normal. Alleviating the low water conditions would require regular rainfall over the next weeks and months.
The SNC is asking residents and businesses to reduce their water consumption by 10 percent.
Level 1 Low Water Condition indicates that there could be water supply issues if the lack of adequate precipitation continues.
