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Water conservation measures are now in place as of Thursday, April 30, 2026 until October 31, 2026.

The following is permitted on watering days:

• Use of in-ground sprinkler systems

• Watering grass and gardens

• Washing vehicles

Filling swimming pools and washing driveways is completely prohibited.

Maintenance Notice by Ontario Clean Water Agency:

Please be advised of semi-annual water distribution system flushing.

WHERE: Alpine Village/Pirate’s Glen WTP            
WHEN: May 26th 2026
START TIME: Approx. 08:00 AM        
FINISH TIME: Approx. 3:00 PM

Each quarter, the Municipality creates a report of completed initiatives throughout each department.

The Q1 2026 Report is now available.

Take Notice That the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Lakes proposes to enact a By-law to stop up, close and offer for sale to the abutting property owners:

A portion of a road allowance in Concession 3, Lot 19, Cavendish Ward, adjacent to property municipally known as 298 Mississagua Lake Road (see map)

Sandbags are available for residents at the following Public Works depots:

• 110 County Road 49, Trent Lakes, K0M 1A0
• 1718 Lakehurst Rd, Buckhorn, ON K0L 1J0

Municipality of Trent Lakes Celebrates Legacy of Retiring CAO/Treasurer Donna Teggart, Welcomes New Leadership of Michelle Willson

Residents of Trent Lakes can feel good about helping clean up their community and have a chance at a prize, too. In celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and Ontario’s seventh annual Provincial Day of Action on Litter (May 12), the Municipality of Trent Lakes is bringing back Clean Roadways for Earth Day for its third year!

Please be advised of semi-annual water distribution system flushing.

WHERE: Buckhorn Lake Estates WTP    
WHEN: May 6th 2026
START TIME: Approx. 08:00 AM  
FINISH TIME: Approx. 3:00 PM

Based on updated information from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources - Surface Water Monitoring Centre, Kawartha Conservation is upgrading from a Flood Watch – Lake Shoreline Notice to a Flood Warning - Lake Shoreline Notice on Monday April 13, 2026, through to Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This Flood Warning applies to the shoreline areas of the following waterbodies:

Transfer Stations will be switching to a summer schedule on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. 

Please see each station's summer schedule below.