We reached out to Halifax Water about what to do if you find a missing manhole cover during a storm. Here’s what they said.
“To protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, all displaced manhole covers should be reported to Halifax Water immediately. Our staff will respond as quickly as possible to safely put it back where it belongs with the appropriate safety precautions in place.
These covers typically weigh approximately 36+ KG (80+ LBS), and Halifax Water does not condone individuals attempting to reinsert displaced manhole covers. These are predominately in roadways, and the safety risk is too high.
Please contact Halifax Water and report displaced manhole covers using any of the following methods:
Call our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287
Email our Customer Care Centre at customercare@halifaxwater.ca
Direct Message @HalifaxWater on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter)”
