With dry conditions persisting, the County of Prince Edward is encouraging residents who get their water from groundwater systems and inland lakes to reduce non-essential use by 10 per cent.
This after Quinte Conservation issued a Level 1 Low Water Condition for the local watershed including all of Prince Edward County as well as regions of the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers.
Residents who draw their water from a well, as well as users in the Ameliasburgh and Peat’s Point drinking water systems, should take extra precautions with their non-essential use until groundwater levels have recharged.
Some of the best ways to reduce water use are:
Refrain from non-essential water use such as car washing and grass watering
Take shorter showers and turn off the shower while lathering u