Halifax Water
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This affects customers in Halifax, Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, Waverley, Timberlea, and parts of Dartmouth, who are temporarily receiving water from Pockwock Lake due to the ongoing drought conditions at Lake Major.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This affects customers in Halifax, Bedford, Sackville, Fall River, Waverley, Timberlea, and parts of Dartmouth, who are temporarily receiving water from Pockwock Lake due to the ongoing drought conditions at Lake Major.
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Recent changes in water quality and warmer temperatures have led to increased algal growth, resulting in the production of geosmin
Is the Water Safe to Drink? Yes, despite the taste and smell, the water remains safe to drink. Regular testing has confirmed the absence of harmful bacteria.
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Is the Water Safe to Drink? Yes, despite the taste and smell, the water remains safe to drink. Regular testing has confirmed the absence of harmful bacteria.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Recent changes in water quality and warmer temperatures have led to increased algal growth, resulting in the production of geosmin
Is the Water Safe to Drink? Yes, despite the taste and smell, the water remains safe to drink. Regular testing has confirmed the absence of harmful bacteria.
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Is the Water Safe to Drink? Yes, despite the taste and smell, the water remains safe to drink. Regular testing has confirmed the absence of harmful bacteria.
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If the odour persists, please wait a few hours and try running only the cold water again. If you do notice this odour, we respectfully ask that you contact our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287.
Halifax Water is conducting sampling and currently flushing the system to address the issue.
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Halifax Water is conducting sampling and currently flushing the system to address the issue.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
If the odour persists, please wait a few hours and try running only the cold water again. If you do notice this odour, we respectfully ask that you contact our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287.
Halifax Water is conducting sampling and currently flushing the system to address the issue.
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Halifax Water is conducting sampling and currently flushing the system to address the issue.
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Customers in this area could temporarily experience higher levels of chlorine in their drinking water.
If customers get a strong odour of chlorine from tap water, they are advised to let their COLD water run for 2 minutes or until it is no longer noticeable.
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If customers get a strong odour of chlorine from tap water, they are advised to let their COLD water run for 2 minutes or until it is no longer noticeable.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Customers in this area could temporarily experience higher levels of chlorine in their drinking water.
If customers get a strong odour of chlorine from tap water, they are advised to let their COLD water run for 2 minutes or until it is no longer noticeable.
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If customers get a strong odour of chlorine from tap water, they are advised to let their COLD water run for 2 minutes or until it is no longer noticeable.
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