Sandbag Filling Stations to Open as Water Levels Rise

Peterborough, ON - Sandbag filling stations will open to support residents in affected areas as water levels rise along the Trent-Severn Waterway. 

The stations will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17 on Graham Avenue at Lillian Street and Riverside Drive at Steele Avenue. Sand and bags will be provided. 

Water levels are rising along the Trent-Severn Waterway due to ongoing wet weather conditions and snowmelt from northern regions of the watershed. As a result, water levels are increasing along the Otonabee River, and localized flooding may occur in low-lying areas of the City. 

Public Works crews will be on site to assist residents with filling sandbags. Residents are responsible for placing sandbags on their own properties. The City recommends placing sandbags around basement window wells and doors. 

Shorelines and riverbeds should be considered unstable due to high and fast-moving water. Residents should use extreme caution near shorelines. Children should be closely supervised and pets should be leashed at all times. 

Residents urged to reduce water consumption 

With high water levels on waterways in the region and the recent rainfall, the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is processing extremely high volumes of water. To help reduce the demands on the sewage treatment system and assist with capacity at the facility, residents are strongly urged to conserve water over the next several days.