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Low Water Response Messages

Four coloured bar ranging from green to red with green highlighted and text that says normal
Four coloured bar ranging from green to red with yellow highlighted and text that says low water level one
Four coloured bar ranging from green to red with orange highlighted and text that says low water level two
Four coloured bar ranging from green to red with red highlighted and text that says low water level three

Central Lake Ontario Conservation monitors water levels and precipitation and assists in the coordination and support of a local, voluntary, water conservation response when water levels are low.  
 

Normal

Conditions are within normal limits.

Level 1

First indication of potential water supply problems, primarily a warning level - Key focus is on voluntary conservation of water.

Level 2

Indicates a potentially serious problem - conservation of water is extended to restrictions on non-essential uses.

Level 3

Indicates a failure of the water supply to meet demand - Key focus is on conservation, regulation and enforcement of non-essential uses.

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