Stormwater Ponds are not for Recreation

Stormwater management ponds are human-made infrastructure built to collect, store, and treat rainfall and surface water runoff. Stormwater that cannot be infiltrated into the ground will run off roads, driveways, sidewalks and throughout the community collecting dirt, litter, and other pollutants before draining into stormwater management ponds.

Stormwater ponds are not for recreation. Please stay off stormwater management ponds at all times.

Residents should obey these guidelines to promote safety in and around stormwater ponds.

Do Not:

• Swim, wade, fish or boat within the stormwater pond in the Summer months.
• Skate, sled, toboggan or walk on stormwater ponds in the Winter months.
• Put garbage, litter, pollutants or yard waste in stormwater ponds.
• Drain water from pools or hot tubs.
• Engage in recreational activities in or on the ponds.

Do:

• Exercise safety around stormwater ponds, as conditions in the ponds can change rapidly, which can include fluctuating water levels and thin ice.
• Stay on designated trails when walking near the pond.
• Stay away from the pond’s side slope, vegetated barriers and outfall areas.
• Keep children and pets off and away from the pond.

For more information see https://www.shelburne.ca/en/town-hall/public-works.aspx#Stormwater-Management-System