Bobcaygeon Drinking Water System – Phase One Water Conservation Measures Implemented

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes wishes to notify residents and visitors of Bobcaygeon who are on municipal water services, to implement water conservation measures effective Tuesday July 22, 2025, until further notice.  

Due to emergency operational maintenance required within the drinking water system, the water tower has been taken offline temporarily, requiring the municipality to implement Phase One Water Conservation Measures in accordance with By-Law 2021-162 A By-Law to Regulate Water and Wastewater Services in the City of Kawartha Lakes. This is necessary to ensure there is adequate water supply for essential uses. Residents may also notice staff flushing from hydrants as part of the maintenance activities.

The municipality has the authority to implement water conservation measures when one or more of the following conditions are observed and/or continue:

• Well water levels are starting to drop below seasonal levels;
• Pump running times are longer than normal;
• Dry weather is predicted;
• Water demand is higher than normal; and/or
• Equipment failure, treatment/storage capacity limitations or operational/capital maintenance activities

Phase One Water Conservation Measures include:

1. A property with an odd-numbered municipal address shall water lawns, sports fields, grassy areas, trees, shrubs, gardens, flowers or other vegetation at that property on a day which is identified on the calendar with an odd number;
2. A property with an even-numbered municipal address shall water lawns, sports fields, grassy areas, trees, shrubs, gardens, flowers or other vegetation at that property on a day which is identified on the calendar with an even number;
3. Water of lawns, sports fields, grassy areas, trees, shrubs, gardens, flowers or other vegetation shall only be watered between the hours of:
   • Six o’clock (6am) in the morning and nine o’clock (9am) in the morning, or
   • Seven o’clock (7pm) in the evening and ten o’clock (10pm) in the evening

Please note that Phase One Water Conservation Measures are enforceable. Phase Two Water Conservation Measures may be required should the above measures prove insufficient.

What residents can expect:

Water quality - The water will continue to be safe to drink. If pressure fluctuations are experienced, it is possible there may be discoloured water for a period of time. Please try running the cold tap for five minutes to clear it. If discolouration persists, please report this to the municipality by calling 705-324-9411 during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Water pressure - The water system pressure will be maintained by highlift pumps at the water treatment plant. The highlift pumps are equipped with variable frequency drives that would operate the pumps faster or slower to maintain water pressure in the distribution system. Residents may experience periods of water pressure fluctuations.

Safety maintained - The Fire department has been advised of this project. Fire response will be maintained.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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