Low Water Bulletins

Issued when stream flows are approximately 70% of their normal flow or the watershed’s precipitation for one month falls below 80% of average. Level 1 bulletins also report general conditions of the watershed, and ask the public to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 10%.

Issued when stream flows are approximately 50% of their normal summer flow or the watershed’s precipitation for one month falls below 60% of average. Level 2 bulletins also report specific drought related concerns and ask all holders of Permits to Take Water and the general public to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 20%. Municipalities may implement or increase restrictions on non-essential water use.

With the implementation of the Level 2 Low Flow Bulletin watershed residents are strongly encouraged to reduce activities that remove water directly from watercourses. In a Level 2 situation municipalities and the provincial government may implement or increase restrictions on non-essential water use.

Issued when stream flows are approximately 30% of their normal summer flow or the watershed’s precipitation for one month falls below 40% of average. Level 3 bulletins also report the potential for significant harm to the ecosystem and economic harm to water takers. The Province may impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water.
There are currently no Level 3 Bulletins in effect.