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

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