Low Water Messages

The Otonabee Region Water Response Team has declared a Level 2 Low Water condition for the Otonabee Region watershed.

Following a meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, the Water Response Team decided  that the recent rainfall has not been sufficient to improve current conditions. Minor water supply issues are already being experienced, and there is potential for major water supply problems.

Otonabee Conservation has declared a Level 1 drought due to a combination of low rainfall and high temperatures during June and July. These dry and hot conditions can affect crop yields, water supplies, and aquatic ecosystems.