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Traffic Advisory – Herring Cove Road – Wastewater System Maintenance
From 6 PM - 11 PM this evening, there will be a lane reduction in the outbound lanes on Herring Cove Road between the Armdale Rotary & Purcells Cove Road, Halifax. Services not impacted.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/traff...
Traffic Advisory – Kempt Road – Wastewater System Maintenance
From 12 AM - 10 AM on November 29, there will be stop-and-go traffic & lane reductions on Kempt Rd. between Livingstone St. and Young St., Halifax.
Services not impacted. Sidewalks open.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/traff...
Traffic Advisory – Bedford Highway – Wastewater System Maintenance
November 28, 11 PM - November 29, 10 AM.
Lane reductions on the Bedford Highway between Union St. and River Ln., Bedford, for wastewater system maintenance.
No service impact. Sidewalks open.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/traff...
Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Edmond Drive – Water Main Repair
Local traffic only near 7 Edmond Drive, Dartmouth, for an emergency water main repair.
Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate restoration time.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/edmon...
We're Hiring! Join the Halifax Water Team!
Wastewater & Stormwater Services:
Collections Systems Operator – Apprentice (Term)
Pumping Station Service Person – Apprentice (Regular & Term)
Apply by Dec 1, 2025: halifaxwater.ca/work-halifax-water
Applications to join the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners close today at 11:59 PM.
Apply here: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/bo...
Applications to join the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners close this Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
www.halifax.ca/city-hall/bo...
Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Old Sackville Road – Water Main Repair
Stop-and-go traffic near 394 Old Sackville Road, Lower Sackville, for an emergency water main repair.
Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate restoration time.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/old-s...
Applications to join the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners have opened.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/bo...
Effective tomorrow, Thursday, November 13th at 8:00 AM, Halifax Water will resume hydrant flow testing and reopen bulk water fill stations at Lake Major.
As a reminder, Pockwock Lake remains under voluntary conservation measures.
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Lake Major Returns to Voluntary Restrictions
Due to recent precipitation, Halifax Water’s source water supply has started to replenish and recover. Effective immediately, all customers serviced by Lake Major are returned to voluntary water restrictions.
halifaxwater.ca/alert/lake-m...
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Today's heavy rain increases the risk of localized flooding, especially if storm drains are blocked by debris.
Halifax Water is encouraging residents to clear blocked storm drains—if it's safe to do so.
Call 902-420-9287 to report blockages.
More info at halifaxwater.ca/fire-hydrants-catchbasins
Applications to join the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners have opened.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more at: www.halifax.ca/city-hall/bo...
Remembrance Day Service Level Adjustments
Halifax Water offices will be closed to the public on Tuesday, November 11, for Remembrance Day. Regular hours of operation will resume on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/remembrance-day-service-level-adjustments
Water Conservation Update
Recent rain has helped, but it's not enough to lift water restrictions.
Lake Major: mandatory
Pockwock Lake: voluntary
While additional rainfall is forecasted, current conditions require continued conservation efforts.
Please keep conserving water—every drop counts!
Halifax Water is currently experiencing technical difficulties with our Customer Care Portal and phone lines. We’re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Updates will be shared as soon as service is restored.
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Despite recent and forecasted rain, water conservation measures remain in place. Please continue to do your part to conserve water.
Learn more at halifaxwater.ca
This affects customers in Halifax, Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, Waverley, Timberlea, and parts of Dartmouth, who are temporarily receiving water from Pockwock Lake due to the ongoing drought conditions at Lake Major.
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Recent changes in water quality and warmer temperatures have led to increased algal growth, resulting in the production of geosmin
Is the Water Safe to Drink? Yes, despite the taste and smell, the water remains safe to drink. Regular testing has confirmed the absence of harmful bacteria.
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What's making your water taste/smell earthy?
It's called Geosmin - a harmless compound, naturally produced by soil and algae that can cause earthy tastes and odours in drinking water.
Learn more and view test results at halifaxwater.ca/my-water-has...
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Your Halifax Water bill has a fresh new look!
For a more detailed breakdown of the new bill layout visit
halifaxwater.ca/understanding-your-bill
Friendly reminder that mandatory water conservation restrictions are still in place.
If you have concerns related to water usage in your community, we invite you to share them using our online form.
Please note this form is only for water conservation concerns.
halifaxwater.ca/form/concern...
Halifax Water provides water services to more than 400,000 people daily. In 2024 alone, we supplied more than 40 billion litres of clean drinking water.
Our more than 600 employees manage over 4,000 kilometres of critical infrastructure buried underground throughout the Halifax region.
Don't let mail delays hold up your bill! Go digital with Customer Connect.
Sign-up to view and pay your bill online—fast, secure, and paper-free.
Go paperless today and stay connected: halifaxwater.ca/customer-con...
Canada Post Mail Disruption
To avoid the risk of delays in receiving your bill and late payments, we recommend that you register for our Customer Connect Portal. This provides 24/7 secure access to your bills and account information.
halifaxwater.ca/customer-connect
We understand that raising rates can be tough, especially during challenging times. However, these adjustments are essential to provide clean, safe drinking water and reliable services. Our goal is to return to break even in the next two years while keeping rates among the lowest in Canada!
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Mandatory Water Conservation Measures in effect for customers serviced by Lake Major
Halifax Water is implementing mandatory Stage 1 water restrictions for Lake Major effective immediately.
To learn more and see if you are impacted visit - halifaxwater.ca/alert/mandat...
UPDATE - Elevated Chlorine Level Advisory
The Halifax Water operations department has confirmed that the water containing elevated chlorine levels has been isolated and flushed from the system and did not reach any customers.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
If the odour persists, please wait a few hours and try running only the cold water again. If you do notice this odour, we respectfully ask that you contact our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287.
Halifax Water is conducting sampling and currently flushing the system to address the issue.
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Customers in this area could temporarily experience higher levels of chlorine in their drinking water.
If customers get a strong odour of chlorine from tap water, they are advised to let their COLD water run for 2 minutes or until it is no longer noticeable.
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