Current Notices
Quinpool Road – Lane Drop for Sewer System Maint.
On Thursday, October 22, Halifax Water crews will be continuing work to reinstate the curb and sidewalk near 6237 Quinpool Road. This work will take place between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. This work has been extended due to recent poor weather conditions for concrete work.
Robie Street - Lane Drops for Water Main Repair
On October 22, Halifax Water crews will be undertaking water main repairs at the intersection of Robie Street and Macara Street. This work will require a lane drop in both the outbound and inbound centre lanes; crews expect to maintain traffic flow in both directions. This work will begin at 6:00 PM and is expected to be complete by 7:00 AM.
Ellenvale Avenue – Lane Drop for System Maint.
Beginning on October 21, Harbour Construction, on behalf of Halifax Water, will be undertaking work in a portion of Ellenvale Run. This work will include heavy equipment and material storage near 15 & 19 Ellenvale Avenue, requiring a lane drop in that area; see attached map.
High Street – Wastewater System Maintenance
On October 22, Eastern Trenchless, on behalf of Halifax Water, will be undertaking trenchless wastewater system rehabilitation work on High Street. This work will take place from 7:00 AM until approximately 7:00 PM.
Rocky Lake Road – Wastewater System Maintenance
On the nights of October 19, 20 and 21, Dexter Construction, on behalf of Halifax Water, will be completing wastewater system maintenance on Rocky Lake Road at/near its intersection with Bedford Highway. This work will take place at from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM the following morning.
Newton Avenue – Wastewater System Maintenance
On October 24, Eastern Trenchless, on behalf of Halifax Water, will be undertaking trenchless wastewater system rehabilitation work on Newton Avenue. This work will take place from 7:00 AM until approximately 7:00 PM.
Windsor Street – Wastewater System Maintenance
On October 20 - 21, Eastern Trenchless, on behalf of Halifax Water, will be undertaking trenchless wastewater system rehabilitation work on Windsor Street near its intersection with Young Street. This work will take place from 7:00 AM until approximately 7:00 PM both days.
Lower Sackville - Smoke Testing
Halifax Water will be smoke testing a portion of the wastewater system in the Lower Sackville area. Smoke testing will take place between October 19 and November 6, 2020. This activity is weather dependant.
Residents in this area have received written notice on October 16, 2020 advising when testing will occur and what they can expect to see. This smoke is non-toxic, white to gray in colour, creates no fire hazard and should not enter any building unless there are plumbing defects.
Smoke testing is planned to take place on the following streets:
Whimsical Lake Area - Smoke Testing
Halifax Water will be smoke testing a portion of the wastewater system in the Whimsical Lake area. Smoke testing will take place between October 5th and October 23rd, 2020. This activity is weather dependant.
Residents in this area have received written notice on October 1st, 2020 advising when testing will occur and what they can expect to see. This smoke is non-toxic, white to gray in colour, creates no fire hazard and should not enter any building unless there are plumbing defects.
Smoke testing is planned to take place on the following streets:
Blue-Green Algae Being Monitored at Lake Major
(Thursday, July 16, 2020) Due to recent hot, dry weather, a blue-green algae bloom has been detected in the Lake Major Water Supply. At this time, no toxins have been detected and the water in Lake Major and all other Halifax Water sources remains safe to drink.
Halifax Water continues to work with Nova Scotia Environment and Public Health to monitor water quality at Lake Major. The health and safety of customers remains the top priority. Any change in water quality will be communicated to customers.
There are many different species of blue-green algae. Some species of blue-green algae have the potential to cause taste and odour in drinking water. At times, some species can also produce toxins.
View All Notices
Current News
Halifax Water Board Elects New Vice Chair
Members of the Halifax Water Board, and General Manager Cathie O’Toole are pleased to announce that Colleen Rollings, P.Eng. has been elected Vice Chair of the Halifax Water Board of Commissioners.
The election of Ms. Rollings to Vice Chair, effective October 17 comes as Vice Chair Russell Walker steps down.
Halifax Water Board Chair Craig MacMullin said, “Ms. Rollings brings a wealth of experience to the Board having held senior management roles in the regulated utility industry and is an Engineer in Residence in the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University. Her background and experience will serve residents and the utility well as we navigate unprecedented times.”
Changes to Halifax Water Rate Application
The COVID-19 pandemic has many Halifax Water customers concerned about the future and their ability to pay bills. To help support customers in these uncertain times, Halifax Water has recommended to the NSUARB that there be no increase in water rates for fiscal 2020/21 and 2021/22. In addition, the utility is recommending no increase in overall wastewater rates in 2020/21 and an increase to wastewater treatment/usage charges effective April 1, 2021. The application does not include stormwater rates.