Media Release - Halifax Water Files General Rate Application with the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board View the full media release here: halifaxwater.ca/notice/halif… Learn more at: halifaxwater.ca/2026-general…

Traffic Advisory – Downtown Halifax – Wastewater System Maintenance From 8AM to 4PM daily on October 20th to 22nd, Halifax Water crews will be performing wastewater system maintenance at two locations in downtown Halifax. Work will begin near the intersection of Morris Street and Dresden Row and will then move to 1259 South Park Street. There will be stop-and-go traffic in the work zones. halifaxwater.ca/notice/downt…

Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Wyse Road – Water Valve Repair Stop-and-go traffic near Wyse Road and Boland Road, Dartmouth for an emergency water valve repair. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate restoration time. halifaxwater.ca/notice/wyse-…

Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Clifford Drive – Water Main Repair Stop-and-go traffic near 12 Clifford Drive, Dartmouth for an emergency water main repair. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate restoration time.

Water Service Advisory – Gourok Avenue – Emergency Water Shut Down  Water service near 152 Gourok Avenue, Dartmouth, has been temporarily shut down to facilitate emergency water system repairs. No estimate restoration time. halifaxwater.ca/notice/gouro…

Water Service Advisory – Kencrest Avenue – Emergency Water Shut Down   Due to third-party construction work, crews have temporarily shut down water service from 3861 Kencrest Avenue to Mont Blanc Terrace, Halifax, to facilitate water system repairs. No estimate on service restoration time.    halifaxwater.ca/notice/kencr…

Water Service Advisory – Pockwock Road – Third Party Water Shut Off Due to third-party construction work, water services near 251 Pockwock Road, Hammonds Plains will be shut off from October 19th at 8:00 PM to October 20th at 4:00 AM. Impacted customers will receive notice from the third-party contractor. The following properties will be impacted: - Hammonds Plains Road from Civics 2169 to 2241 - Pockwock Road from Civics 11 to 370 - Micmac Drive, Mohawk Street, Cree Street, Chippawa Street, Kipawa Crescent, Halfway Lake Drive, Longburn Drive, Ariss Gate - Norman Boulevard Civics 1& 2 halifaxwater.ca/notice/pockw…

Traffic Advisory – Lady Hammond Road – Wastewater and Stormwater System Maintenance From 8AM-4PM on Tuesday, October 20th, altered centre line on Lady Hammond Road near the intersection with Commission Street for wastewater and stormwater system maintenance. halifaxwater.ca/notice/lady-…

Bag it. Bin it. Don't leave it in a catchbasin. Dog waste bags, litter, and other garbage placed in catchbasins can pollute streams, lakes, and the harbour. Help protect our environment by disposing of waste properly. To report illegal dumping into the stormwater system, call 902-420-9287.

Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Deyoung Drive – Water Valve Repair Local traffic only near 32 Deyoung Drive, Eastern Passage for a water valve repair. Water services will be shut off in the area. Impacted water service customers were notified in advance of this work. halifaxwater.ca/notice/deyou…

Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Mayfair Avenue – Water Main Repair  There is stop-and-go traffic near 7 Mayfair Avenue, Lower Sackville, for an emergency water main repair. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. no estimate restoration. halifaxwater.ca/notice/mayfa…

Is your sump pump connected correctly? Sump pumps help remove water from around your home's foundation. They should discharge to your yard or into the stormwater system, not the wastewater system. Check out these examples of correct and incorrect sump pump connections and learn what steps you can take to help protect your property from flooding. Learn more at halifaxwater.ca

Protect our wastewater system by flushing only the 3 Ps. Flushing anything other than pee, poo, and toilet paper can lead to clogged pipes, sewer backups, and increased maintenance costs. Wipes, diapers, floss, cotton swabs, and menstrual products belong in the garbage, not the toilet. Do your part to prevent blockages and sewer backups. Flush only what belongs. Learn more at halifaxwater.ca/flushablewip…

Thanksgiving Long Weekend Service Level Adjustments Halifax Water offices will be closed to the public on Monday, October 12, for Thanksgiving Day. Regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. We want to assure our customers that we remain committed to serving them, and we will be operating 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.

UPDATE: Water Service has been shut down in this area to facilitate emergency repairs.

Traffic Advisory – Capilano Drive – Water Valve Repair There is stop-and-go traffic near 37 Capilano Drive, Windsor Junction, for a water valve repair. No impact on services in the area. halifaxwater.ca/notice/traff…

Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Central Avenue – Water Main Repair There is stop-and-go traffic near 92 Central Avenue, Halifax, for an emergency water main repair. Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate restoration time. Sidewalks open. halifaxwater.ca/notice/centr…

Traffic Advisory – Bayers Lake Area – Wastewater System Maintenance Halifax Water crews will be completing wastewater system maintenance on portions of Chain Lake Dr., Susie Lake Dr. and Hobson Lake Dr., Halifax, from 12 AM to 2 PM on Oct. 10. Lane reductions will be in place and two-way traffic will be maintained. Sidewalks remain open. This work will not impact Halifax Water services in the area. halifaxwater.ca/notice/traff…

As you prepare for Thanksgiving, a few small changes in the kitchen can help save water. • Thaw your turkey in the fridge. • Wash produce in a basin and reuse the water for your plants. • Skip the pre-rinse and only run full dishwasher loads. Reminder: Fat, oil, and grease belong in the green bin, not down the drain. Learn more: halifaxwater.ca/waterconserv…

Traffic Advisory – Herring Cove Road – Hydrant Replacement From 9 AM to 4 PM on October 7, there will be stop-and-go traffic near 575 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, for a hydrant replacement. No impact on services in the area. halifaxwater.ca/notice/traff…

Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Seaglass Lane – Water Main Repair Due to third-party construction, water service near 102 Seaglass Lane, Upper Hammonds Plains, has been shut down to facilitate repairs. No estimate restoration time. This work is taking place within an existing construction zone. Please follow all existing safety signage. halifaxwater.ca/notice/seagl…