Environment and Waste Management

Kawartha Lakes – The Medical Officer of Health has directed the City of Kawartha Lakes to issue a Drinking Water Advisory on Saturday March 29, 2025, due to a loss of pressure in the drinking water system.

This tap water can make you ill. The elderly, the very young and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

Kawartha Lakes – With the fluctuations in temperature and warmer weather on its way, the Water and Wastewater Division would like to advise residents that although the water in municipal systems can become cloudy or greyish-coloured due to unseasonably warm temperatures during the day and colder temperatures at night, the water remains safe to drink.

Kawartha Lakes – Users of the municipal drinking water system in Oakwood may experience periods of pressure fluctuations and/or low pressure on Tuesday March 25, 2025 due to system upgrades and the required temporary shutdown of the Oakwood Reservoir.

Kawartha Lakes - Staff are conducting pressure tests today in the Oakwood Drinking Water System. Some residents may experience pressure fluctuations. These are temporary and pressure will resume when the testing is complete.

Kawartha Lakes – The new 2025 Bulk Water Rates were adopted at Council on January 28, 2025. Effective Saturday February 1, 2025, the bulk water rates will increase from $5.28/m³ to $5.40/m³.

Kawartha Lakes – The Boil Water Advisory issued on Monday January 13, 2025 for the Western Trent Drinking Water System located in the Village of Bolsover, has been rescinded by the Medical Officer of Health.

Kawartha Lakes - The City of Kawartha Lakes would like to notify users of the Norland Bulk Water Station that the station is currently out of service for repairs. Residents will be notified when the work is done and the station can be utilized.

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes is proud to announce the osprey as its Official Bird, celebrating its vibrant natural heritage and commitment as a certified Bird Friendly City since March 2024, in collaboration with Bird Friendly Kawartha Lakes (BFKL) and Nature Canada.