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SPRING FLOOD - Champlain Township Update

NEWS RELEASESPRING FLOOD: CHAMPLAIN TOWNSHIP UPDATE ON RISK OF FLOODING. Champlain, April 19, 2019. – Champlain Township is providing an update on the risk of flooding. Municipal crews are closely monitoring the entire territory.  As the water level has increased, a distribution site will be set up for the distribution of sandbags, bulk sand and empty bags at Champlain Fire Station, L’Orignal Sector, 10 Elgin Street.  The bags will be available from 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning.  The...

Notice: Flood Watch

Champlain Township wishes to reassure the population that the current water level of the Ottawa River is normal for this time of the year.  At this moment, there is no indication of flooding.

However, with precipitation forecasted for the weekend, the Township of Champlain is keeping a close watch on the flood waters. The patrol officer of the Public Works is checking the water level at night and the employees of the Public Works as well as those of the Parks and Recreation are monitoring during...

FLOOD WATCH: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s (MNRF) Kemptville District Office is advising
area residents that a Flood Watch statement is in effect for the residents along the northeastern reaches of the Ottawa River in the District.

Residents living in the City of Clarence-Rockland, the Town of Hawkesbury, and in the Townships of East Hawkesbury and Champlain should stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams and regularly check updated messages about spring weather conditions.

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UPDATE: Water Main Break

We are please to announce that the water main break in Vankleek Hill has been repaired. Affected property owners will start getting water around at 2:00 p.m. today. No boil water advisory is needed, water is safe to consume.
  

Notice: Water Main Break

NOTICE: There is a water main break at 5538, Highway 34. Crew is on-site

 

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