For the first time in recent memory, the Town of Innisfil is offering to supply water to residents whose wells have run dry this summer.
"There have been some wells that have gone dry in the Lefroy, and Belle Ewart area and also some in the area of 10 sideroad and County Road 89," Mayor Gord Wauchope confirmed on Sunday.
"This is all caused by the drought that we have seen over the last eight weeks. We have to conserve water in these dry conditions, especially person with shallow dug wells."
In response to the situation, the town has set up a drinking water refilling station for residents whose wells are dry.
The drinking water refilling tap is located on the north side of the Innisfil Recreation Complex, adjacent to the main interest. It is a self-serve location and available anytime until further notice.
Any residents needing water should bring their own containers to the filling station.
Wauchope says it is important to remind residents to always conserve water and to help their neighbours who may be experiencing water shortages.
Saturday's rain is a good first step and more is in the forecast on Tuesday.
Environment Canada reported 20.7 millimetres of rain in the Barrie area - the first measurable precipitation since July 14, when 13.6 mm fell on the area. The only other measurable rainfalls were 23.8 mm on July 8 and 4.3 mm on July 1.
A fire ban remains in effect in Innisfil and watering restrictions implemented in July remain in place until further notice.
