Rainfall continues to be in short supply throughout the Lower Trent Conservation (LTC) watershed region. As a result, LTC has declared a Level III Low Water Condition, as severe drought conditions are now being experienced throughout the watershed region. This replaces the previous declaration of a Level II Low Water Condition made on September 11, 2025.

The July to September 3-month rainfall total recorded by Environment Canada at Trenton was 93.6 millimeters, which is 40 percent of normal precipitation for this time of year (231 mm). While the September rainfall total recorded was 18.4 millimeters, which is 20 percent of normal precipitation for the month of September (90.1 mm). A 1-month or 3-month period with precipitation below 40 percent of average is a trigger for Level III Low Wat

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