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Low Water Advisory

  • A file photo from summer 2026 of lower water levels in streams.

    Low Water Advisory Level 1 for Ausable R watershed

    The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Water Response Team has declared a Level 1 Low Water Advisory for the Ausable River watershed due to below-normal precipitation and declining streamflow conditions.
    Posted: Friday, August 7, 2026

For information on Low Water and Drought in the Province of Ontario visit the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources website.

Details on low water advisories for Ausable Bayfield watersheds

There are three levels of Low Water Advisories:

None Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
  includes a request for a 10% voluntary reduction in water use includes a call for an additonal 10% (total of 20%) voluntary reduction in water use may involve mandatory water use restrictions.

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