Farmers are allowed to take bulk water from Roblin Lake in Ameliasburgh to give their livestock again.
Water conservation bylaws took effect in Prince Edward County on August 12, in response to severe drought conditions where Quinte Conservation issued a Level 3 Low Water Condition requesting area residents reduce consumption and non-essential use by 50%. The ban restricted all residents from taking bulk water from the lake.
The restrictions upset several County farmers who were forced to spend three to five extra hours a day traveling to draw water from other sources.
Divers took to Roblin Lake Monday to measure the lake and a report released today states it is at 110.147 metres above sea level and an additional 0.93 m lowering can be permitted without risking plant operations.
The ban on taking bulk water will now only apply when the lake’s water level is 109.22 metres above sea level or lower. This restriction is in effect only as long as the Level 3 Low Water Condition is declared.
Mayor Robert Quaiff told Quinte News the preparations to set up bulk water stations at the old Consecon Fire Hall and in Wellington will continue.
