Residents of Saugeen Shores are urged to cut back on their water consumption, particularly in regards to lawn irrigation.
In the town of Saugeen Shores, residents are being encouraged to conserve water due to the current hot, dry weather. Despite the increased demand for water, there are no mandatory restrictions or bans in place as of August 2025 [5].
The town relies on public encouragement and monitoring to manage water demand. Residents are asked to voluntarily reduce their water consumption, particularly during periods of high demand, to help conserve water [1].
For those connected to the municipal water system, watering restrictions apply. Even-numbered addresses are allowed to water their lawns on even days, while odd-numbered addresses are allowed on odd days [2]. The quality of water used for lawn watering is not affected by these restrictions, and the method of water source (municipal, sandpoint, or well) does not apply [3].
Residents are asked to water their lawns between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to minimise water evaporation [4]. Activities such as lawn watering, pressure washing, car washing, and filling pools are among those residents are asked to pause [6].
Households connected to sandpoints or private wells are asked to display a sign saying, "Lawn watered by sandpoint/well" [7]. The Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority provides real-time water data through an online platform, enhancing transparency and supporting responsible water use and planning [1].
If formal restrictions were introduced, they would likely be communicated through town announcements similar to those found in recent news posts [5]. The current approach is voluntary water conservation during dry periods backed by real-time watershed monitoring for informed planning and emergency preparedness [1][5].
Embracing outdoor-living during the summer, residents in Saugeen Shores can maintain their lawns while promoting home-and-garden sustainability by voluntarily reducing water consumption and adhering to the designated watering times, as part of the current approach to voluntary water conservation during dry periods. In the spirit of outdoor-living, locals are also encouraged to pause activities such as pressure washing, car washing, and filling pools to conserve water.
