January 28, 2026
The South Nation Conservation Water Response Team has lifted the Low Water Advisory as conditions have returned to normal across the SNC jurisdiction.
On August 25, 2025, the SNC Water Response Team declared a Level 3 (Severe) Low Water Advisory in response to prolonged hot and dry conditions, significant precipitation deficits, and extremely low baseflow conditions throughout the SNC jurisdiction.
During this period, groundwater levels declined to record lows at several Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network wells, and many reports of dry or low-yielding private wells were received from watershed residents. Although rainfall returned to more normal levels in late October and early November, helping to ease drought conditions, the earlier water deficit was severe, and many residents continued to experience water availability impacts into early December.
Current Conditions
Mild weather, rainfall and snowmelt events in mid-December and early January have supported continued gradual recovery across the jurisdiction. Recent monitoring data indicates widespread recovery across key low water indicators and the return to normal conditions. Based on available data and current watershed conditions, South Nation Conservation’s Water Response Team, made up of local representatives from municipal and provincial governments and other stakeholders and water users, has lifted the Level 3 Low Water Advisory.
Recommended Actions:
While conditions have improved, residents and water users - particularly those relying on private wells - are encouraged to continue using water efficiently to support long-term sustainability.
Next Steps:
South Nation Conservation will continue to monitor rainfall, stream flows, and water levels across the region.
South Nation Conservation Contact: Kat Watson, Coordinator, Early Warning Systems and Watershed Plans kwatson@nation.on.ca | 1-877-984-2948
