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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...
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...
December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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...
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...
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...
November 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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...
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...
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...
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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...
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...
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...
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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...
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
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
November 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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
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
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...
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...
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
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...
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.
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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.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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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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
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
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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
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
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
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
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
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!
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!
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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!
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.
October 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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.
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
Learn more at halifaxwater.ca
October 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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
Learn more at halifaxwater.ca
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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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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October 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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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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
For a more detailed breakdown of the new bill layout visit
halifaxwater.ca/understanding-your-bill
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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
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...
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...
October 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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...
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.
Our more than 600 employees manage over 4,000 kilometres of critical infrastructure buried underground throughout the Halifax region.
October 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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.
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...
Sign-up to view and pay your bill online—fast, secure, and paper-free.
Go paperless today and stay connected: halifaxwater.ca/customer-con...
October 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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...
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
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
September 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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
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!
September 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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!
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...
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...
September 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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...
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...
Chlorine Level Advisory - Princess Margaret Boulevard
Due to an unplanned service interruption caused by construction activities there may be higher than normal chlorine levels present in the water distribution system near Princess Margaret Boulevard, in Dartmouth.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/eleva...
Due to an unplanned service interruption caused by construction activities there may be higher than normal chlorine levels present in the water distribution system near Princess Margaret Boulevard, in Dartmouth.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/eleva...
September 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Chlorine Level Advisory - Princess Margaret Boulevard
Due to an unplanned service interruption caused by construction activities there may be higher than normal chlorine levels present in the water distribution system near Princess Margaret Boulevard, in Dartmouth.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/eleva...
Due to an unplanned service interruption caused by construction activities there may be higher than normal chlorine levels present in the water distribution system near Princess Margaret Boulevard, in Dartmouth.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/eleva...
Halifax Water is urging residents to follow the Voluntary Water Conservation Measures Requested for HRM
Levels at Lake Major and Pockwock Lake continue to be lower than normal. Despite recent rain, much more precipitation is needed to return to normal levels.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/halif...
Levels at Lake Major and Pockwock Lake continue to be lower than normal. Despite recent rain, much more precipitation is needed to return to normal levels.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/halif...
August 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Halifax Water is urging residents to follow the Voluntary Water Conservation Measures Requested for HRM
Levels at Lake Major and Pockwock Lake continue to be lower than normal. Despite recent rain, much more precipitation is needed to return to normal levels.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/halif...
Levels at Lake Major and Pockwock Lake continue to be lower than normal. Despite recent rain, much more precipitation is needed to return to normal levels.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/halif...
Did you know? Halifax Water is owned by the residents of HRM. As a not-for-profit utility, we provide safe and reliable water services to over 400,000 residents! Funded through rates, every dollar we receive from our customers goes directly to funding the water services you rely on.
August 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Did you know? Halifax Water is owned by the residents of HRM. As a not-for-profit utility, we provide safe and reliable water services to over 400,000 residents! Funded through rates, every dollar we receive from our customers goes directly to funding the water services you rely on.
Labour Day Long Weekend Service Level Adjustments
Halifax Water offices will be closed to the public on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day.
Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/labou...
Halifax Water offices will be closed to the public on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day.
Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/labou...
August 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Labour Day Long Weekend Service Level Adjustments
Halifax Water offices will be closed to the public on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day.
Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/labou...
Halifax Water offices will be closed to the public on Monday, September 1, 2025, for Labour Day.
Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
halifaxwater.ca/notice/labou...