The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Riverine Flood Status
Normal
Lake Simcoe Shoreline Status
Normal
Low Water Status
Normal

Low Water Levels

Current Conditions

Low Water Status
Normal

Low Water Level 1 ​

Conservation Tips

  • Familiarize yourself with your regional and/or municipal watering by-law and follow the applicable restrictions
  • Reduce or eliminate non-essential water use e.g., watering your lawn, cleaning driveways etc.
  • Use water storage containers such as rain barrels to water gardens, your lawn etc.
  • If allowed (under regional/municipal watering bylaws) water outdoor landscape early in the day when temperatures are cooler
  • If withdrawing water from a private well or surface water consider:
    • ​Doing so slowly over a longer period (e.g., reduce pumping rate and time of day)
    • Coordinating your withdraw with neighboring water takers

Low Water Level Monitoring

Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority issues three levels of messages for low-water situations to ensure municipalities and watershed residents are prepared in the event of low water conditions. Depending on the water level, LSRCA may issue one of the following statements: 

water Level 1 status

Level 1

The first indication of a potential water supply problem, managed through water conservation.

water Level 2 status

Level 2

A potentially serious problem, managed through water conservation and restrictions on non-essential water use.

water Level 3 status

Level 3

Water supply fails to meet demand, managed through water conservation restrictions and regulations of water use.

phone icon   Who to Contact 

Customer Service
905-895-1281
1-800-465-0437 Toll free
info@LSRCA.on.ca

information, icon  Related Information

Lake Simcoe Water Levels ​- Learn how water levels are managed as part of the Trent-Severn Waterway.​

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