South Nation: What is the Status of My Water Quality?

South Nation WatershedSouth Nation WatershedSurface water and groundwater quality can be influenced by factors such as the terrain, the time of year, and the type of sewage treatment plants and industry in the surrounding watershed. Common sources of groundwater pollution may include landfills, improper use and disposal of pesticides, agricultural and residential fertilization, improper disposal of animal wastes and industrial leaks and spills.

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Water Quality in South Nation Watershed

South Nation RiverSouth Nation RiverEastern Ontario’s South Nation Watershed is a highly productive agricultural region of the province. However, in some cases, nutrient and bacterial contamination of the South Nation River and its tributaries has been linked to agricultural activities. Understanding the origins of these pollutants is critical to determining the agricultural management practices required to improve water quality in the watershed.

Water quality in the South Nation Watershed is reduced in many areas, while agricultural and urban
pressures continue to increase. Problems include direct cattle access to creeks and brooks, and manure runoff from fields which can lead to fecal contamination of water resources.

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South Nation: Where Does My Water Come From?

Water from tributaries and the surrounding watershed drain into the South Nation River. Roughly 60% of the water in the South Nation River is fed by groundwater sources. Residents, businesses and industry within the watershed rely on clean freshwater for many uses ranging from drinking water, food processing, crop irrigation and manufacturing. Except for Casselman and Plantagenet, the major source for clean water in the watershed is groundwater.

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South Nation: How is My Water Quality Managed?

Updated: Tue, 07/07/2009 - 3:12pm

South Nation: How Can I Improve Local Water Quality?

Volunteering is fun – and a great way to meet people and contribute to the health and vitality of our communities.To volunteer with the South Nation Conservation Authority see Volunteers For Conservation.

River Watch

RiverWatch is SNC’s volunteer water quality monitoring program. For 11 years, volunteers from across the watershed have been collecting water quality data to augment the monitoring initiatives of SNC staff.

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