ConservationSudbury

By Stew Kernan

Conservation Sudbury has issued a water safety statement.

Warmer temperatures and runoff from the recent rain will cause stream flows to increase in the coming days resulting in higher and faster-flowing water in most watercourses.

The ground is saturated meaning precipitation and the melting snowpack is not being absorbed, with the runoff going directly into the creeks and rivers.

Those living in the low-lying areas should keep an eye on water levels as flooding is a possibility.

Parents are also reminded to keep their kids away from streams and rivers because of slippery banks and fast flowing water.