Public Notice: RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
October 22, 2025: The limited local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of QueensMunicipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir continue to drop, without sufficient rainfall to replenish the reservoir, conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need
At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at six and a half feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help
Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
- Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
- Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
- Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
- Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
- Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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Public Notice: Continued RQM Municipal Voluntary Water Conservation Measures
October 15, 2025: The limited local rainfall amounts have not been sufficient to remove the voluntary water conservation measure in place for Region of Queens Municipal Water Utility Customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn). Water levels at the Town Lake Reservoir continue to drop, without sufficient rainfall to replenish the reservoir, conservation measures from customers of the utility are critical to preserving the water available for use.
Region of Queens Municipality thanks all the customers who have conserved their water. Please continue your conservation efforts.
Current Water Levels and Conservation Need
At full capacity, the Town Lake Reservoir has a maximum depth of nine feet above the water intake pipe. At present, the water level is at six and a half feet. If levels reach five feet, it triggers the Warning Level, where reduced water pressure could impact the entire system. While the system is operating at lower pressure, it remains functional.
How You Can Help
Residents can make a significant impact by adopting these conservation measures:
- Flush toilets only when necessary. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
- Shorten the length and frequency of baths and showers.
- Reduce laundry loads and dishwashers – wash a full load.
- Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face.
- Report leaks immediately to the Municipality at 902-354-7170.
Stay Informed
Updates are provided every Wednesday afternoon on Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com) and social media pages, with more frequent updates if necessary.
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October 7, 2025: Region of Queens Municipal water utility customers (Liverpool and Brooklyn) are asked to take steps to conserve water starting immediately. Water levels in the Town Lake Reservoir have been decreasing due to lack of rain and there is limited rain in the forecast. The water remains safe to use, but users must begin conservation measures now to lower consumption until lake levels recover. The Municipality recognizes that sometimes requests to conserve water can unintentionally lead to increased usage, and request that people are cautious of the amount of water they are using and do their best to limit use for the benefit of all water utility customers.
The next scheduled update will be in the afternoon of Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Here are a few easy ways to conserve water immediately:
- Limit lawn and garden watering
- Fix any leaks or dripping faucets
- Take shorter showers and turn off taps when not in use
- Only run dishwashers and washing machines with full loads
The cooperation of Region of Queens Water Utility customers to do their part to conserve water is appreciated.
