Reminder: Phase One Water Conservation Measures remain in effect for Bobcaygeon DWS

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes wishes to remind residents and visitors of Bobcaygeon who are on municipal water services that Phase One Water Conservation Measures remain in effect until further notice.

The mechanical issue that led to the water conservation measures going into effect has been resolved and the water tower is back in service but we have experienced a drastic increase in water usage since Monday.

The increase in usage is causing stress on the treatment process, which is preventing us from lifting the Phase One Water Conservation Measures.

We will continue to monitor the situation and lift the water conservation measures when we’re able to.

What are Phase One Water Conservation Measures?

Per By-Law 2021-162 A By-Law to Regulate Water and Wastewater Services, 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:

• 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;
• 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;
• Water of lawns, sports fields, grassy areas, trees, shrubs, gardens, flowers or other vegetation shall only be watered between the hours of:

                     i.        Six o’clock (6am) in the morning and nine o’clock (9am) in the morning, or

                    ii.        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.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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