17-07-2025
Fire danger and water use limits in effect across the Township of Springwater
Due to the extended period of hot and dry weather, the Township of Springwater has issued a temporary fire and water ban. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice is provided by the town.
In order to make sure there is enough water for unexpected emergencies, town officials ask all residents to avoid doing the following during this time:
Do not: fill up swimming pools, water existing lawns, water trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens, wash vehicles, use water toys, waterslides and water sprinklers, wash paved driveways, wash siding and windows and water new lawns.
According to Springwater, failure to comply with the current water ban will result in a minimum fine of $150, enforced by municipal law enforcement, as per the Water Restrictions By-law 2009-042.
All outdoor burning is also prohibited during the time, all fire permits are void until the ban is lifted. This also includes the use of fireworks within the township.
Anyone caught in contravention of the fire ban will be fined a minimum of $700, as outlined in By-law 2019-068, schedule C.
