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Severe Drought Hits Eastern Ontario: Water Supply Crisis

9/10/2025

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Eastern Ontario is experiencing a severe drought, despite recent rain and cooler temperatures.
Five out of six conservation authorities have issued a Level 3 advisory due to critically low water supplies.
Water resources specialist Kathryn Starratt warns of ongoing dry conditions with no immediate relief.
Residents and businesses using private water systems must reduce consumption by 50%.
Local businesses, like Carp Garden Centre, face financial risks if wells run dry.

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Eastern Ontario is experiencing a severe drought, despite recent rain and cooler temperatures.
Five out of six conservation authorities have issued a Level 3 advisory due to critically low water supplies.
Water resources specialist Kathryn Starratt warns of ongoing dry conditions with no immediate relief.
Residents and businesses using private water systems must reduce consumption by 50%.
Local businesses, like Carp Garden Centre, face financial risks if wells run dry.