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SNC declared a Level 3 Low Water Advisory on August 26th due to ongoing drought across the region.
If you rely on a private well, please take extra care — what you do now can help protect the aquifer and ensure your well keeps functioning.
Here are some important tips:
Use water conservatively: delay or reduce non-essential water uses (e.g. car washing, filling pools, watering lawns).
Never pour water down a well — it can damage the well and contaminate groundwater.
If you need well work, contact a licensed well contractor only. ontario.ca/page/find-licenced-well-contractors
If well yield drops or you’re seeing supply problems, contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Wells Help Desk. ontario.ca/page/wells-your-property
Consider alternatives like bulk water haulage or storage tanks where available.
Landowners are encouraged to complete an SNC online survey to report observed low water impacts: www.nation.on.ca/low-water-impacts-online-form
More info on Low Water in the SNC jurisdiction: www.nation.on.ca/snc-declares-level-3-low-water-advisory