Low Water Advisory

Level 1 Condition Issued for the North Bay – Mattawa Watershed

A Low Water Advisory for Level 1 Conditions has been issued for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, according to the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA). This is downgrading the confirmed Level 2 Condition that was issued in October.

"Streamflow across the watershed has rebounded from the extreme lows during this fall, but remain below normal for this time of year," said NBMCA Duty Officer Angela Mills. “Precipitation over the past three months has also increased, however it continues to be below normal, and remains within the criteria for Level 1 Low Water Conditions” she added.

Due to the lack of rainfall and low water levels across the watershed, all residents are encouraged to continue voluntarily reducing their water consumption, targeting an overall water usage reduction of 10%.

The vulnerability of municipal water supply systems within the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) area of jurisdiction was assessed through a water budget stress assessment as part of the Drinking Water Source Protection program. All municipal water intakes within NBMCA jurisdiction were determined to have a low level of risk. Municipal water supply issues are not anticipated at this time. Private water systems were not assessed.

As part of the NBMCA Low Water Response Program, staff at NBMCA will continue to monitor weather and watershed conditions and provide updates as conditions change.