TIPS FOR RESIDENTS ON PRIVATE WELLS

South Nation Conservation has declared a Level 3 Low Water Advisory (August 26, 2025) for all areas shared in red in the below map, which includes the entirety of the Bear Brook Watershed.

Under this Low Water Advisory which is now “Severe” all water users are asked to reduce water use and suspend non-essential water uses until natural supplies begin to recover.

Rainfall across the jurisdiction has been well below normal. In a typical 30-day period, the area receives 80 to 90 mm of rain during summer months. Recently, only 15 to 17 mm has been recorded, which is less than 20% of the usual amount. Low rainfall has contributed to reduced stream flows in the South Nation River Watershed, with many headwater tributaries going completely dry.

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s short-term forecast indicates mostly seasonal temperatures with minor rainfall amounts of 8 to 16 mm possible on Thursday. This amount will not be enough to replenish water supply.