Current Notices
Halifax Water Files General Rate Application with NSRAB
Pending approval, the average water, wastewater and stormwater residential customer would see a monthly increase of approximately $7.68 in 2027/28 and an additional $8.13 in 2028/29
Halifax Water has filed a General Rate Application (GRA) with the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (NSRAB), seeking approval to increase the average residential bill by 8.4 per cent effective April 1, 2027, and by a further 8.2 per cent effective April 1, 2028. The proposed increases have not been approved and will be reviewed through the NSRAB’s independent public process.
Heathside Crescent – Manhole Repair
On Friday, October 2, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Halifax Water crews will perform a manhole repair near the intersection of Heathside Crescent and Gorsebud Close, Halifax. This work will not impact Halifax Water services in the area.
Heathside Crescent will be open to local traffic only between Parkland Drive and Gorsebud Close. Experienced traffic control personnel will be on-site to manage traffic flows. Sidewalks will remain open.
Motorists should expect delays and use alternate routes. Motorists are also reminded that speed fines double in work zones.
Herring Cove Road – Water Main Repair
From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, Halifax Water will be completing a water main repair near 609 Herring Cove Road, Halifax. Water services will be shut off in the area. Impacted water service customers were notified in advance of this work.
There will be stop-and-go traffic in the work zone. Experienced traffic control personnel will be on-site to manage traffic flows.
Wimbledon Road – Water Valve Repair
Halifax Water crews are on-site undertaking a valve repair near 56 Wimbledon Road, Bedford. This will not impact Halifax Water services in the area.
There will be stop-and-go traffic in the work zone. Experienced traffic control personnel will be on-site to manage traffic flows. Sidewalks will remain open.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation - Service Level Adjustments
Halifax Water offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Regular hours of operation will resume on Thursday, October 1.
We want to assure our customers that we remain committed to serving them and will operate with a smaller group of core critical staff.
Halifax Water will continue to respond to and address any urgent water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure matters. Our Customer Care Centre Emergency Line remains open 24/7 at 902-420-9287.
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