Update – Emergency Wastewater Pump Repair

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Update – Emergency Wastewater Pump Repair

Halifax Water safely completed emergency repairs to its Duffus Street wastewater pump station at 10:30 pm last night. However, when testing commenced, the pump was quickly overwhelmed and clogged with rags and wipes (see attached photo). Crews are working as safely and as quickly as possible to unclog the pump and screen. Once this activity is completed, testing will commence to return the system to normal operations.

We will notify the public as soon as we return to normal operations.

While work continues, Halifax Water wants to remind residents that flushing should be limited to ONLY the 3Ps (pee, poo, and paper) even under regular operation. So-called “flushable wipes” are not flushable and belong in your garbage. These wipes do not break down and clog our wastewater treatment facility screens, filters, and pumping station pumps. This is costly to Halifax Water in both time and resources during this critical period. To learn more, visit https://www.halifaxwater.ca/notice/toilet-paper-one-and-only-flushable-wipe.

We continue to ask customers in the impacted areas to reduce the amount of water they are flushing and pouring into their drains. This will help minimize the amount of wastewater released into the environment. To learn more, visit www.halifaxwater.ca/reducing-wastewater.

We apologize for any inconvenience during these emergency repairs, and we want to thank our customers and residents for their patience and cooperation.

To ensure the safety of our communities and our staff, please maintain a safe distance when Halifax Water staff or contractors are working in your area.

For more information on Halifax Water, please check www.halifaxwater.ca, visit us on YouTube, Twitter @HalifaxWater, Facebook, or call our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287.

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