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Update on Mandatory Water Conservation Measures  

Published: 1:38 PM | September 23, 2025
Updated: 1:10 PM | October 2, 2025

Since the mandatory Stage 1 water restrictions were implemented for the Lake Major supply area on September 10, Halifax Water has seen a 5% decline in overall consumption.  

Halifax Water is encouraged by the public’s response and respectfully asks everyone to do their part to conserve water where they can. As these dry conditions persist and with little rain in the forecast, all residents and businesses supplied by the Lake Major Water Supply Plant must follow mandatory Stage 1 water conservation measures until further notice. 

This impacts water service for the communities of Dartmouth, Burnside, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston and Eastern Passage (see attached map for affected service areas).   

Halifax Water

It's Source Water Protection Week

Published: 10:07 AM | October 1, 2025
Updated: 11:36 AM | October 2, 2025

September 28th to October 4th is Source Water Protection Week.

Source water refers to the lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater where drinking water comes from. For Halifax Water, this includes the stewardship of nine surface water supply areas (watersheds) and one groundwater supply areas (wellheads) that together provide drinking water to more than 412,000 people throughout HALIFAX; and countless other visitors to the region. Having a safe and reliable water supply is also critical to support the local economy.

The goal of source water protection is to maintain or improve the quality of drinking water before it reaches the water supply plant and eventually our taps.   

Halifax Water

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