A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed including the regions of the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers as well as all of Prince Edward County.

Over the past three months there has been less than 80% of total, normal precipitation across the Quinte watershed. The lack of precipitation has contributed to lower-than-normal levels in watercourses, lakes, and groundwater.

“The Quinte Region has experienced less than 80% of total, normal precipitation this summer,” says Christine Phillibert, Water Resources Manager. “For this time of year, the region has not experienced this magnitude of low flows since 2016.”

Current stream flows for the region are very low. The long-term forecast predicts hot, dry weather with no significant rainfall.

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