CCCA issues low water advisory

The Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) issued a Level 1 low water advisory for the watershed on Thursday morning, July 7.

“The Ontario Low Water Response indicators identify that Catfish Creek precipitation indicators coupled with the channel flow indicators are below the required provincial seasonal average thresholds for a Level 1 for the period ending July 6,” CCCA Water Management Technician Peter Dragunas stated.

Residents in the CCCA watershed were asked to observe a 10 percent voluntary reduction in water use “to ensure that there remains an adequate supply for essential uses and to sustain aquatic life,” Mr. Dragunas continued in his statement.

The Level 1 low water condition would remain in effect until further notice and the CCCA would provide updates when available, Mr. Dragunas said.