Level Normal: Water supply problem is not of concern.

Level 3: Flows are less than 30 per cent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water.

Level Normal: Water supply problem is not of concern.

Level 3: Flows are less than 30 per cent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water.

Level 2: Flows are less than 50 per cent of their normal summer low flow. The Ministry of the Environment will send letters to holders of Permits to Take Water to ask them to voluntarily reduce their consumption by 20 per cent.

Level 1: Flows are less than 70 per cent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce their consumption by 10 per cent.

Normal: No flood conditions exist.

Watershed Conditions Statement—Water Safety: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. are present. Flooding is not expected.

Watershed Conditions Statement—Water Safety: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. are present. Flooding is not expected.

Flood Watch: Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.