Update – Sandy Lake – Wastewater overflow is now contained / Wastewater System near Fletchers Lake has returned to normal operation
**** Halifax Water Release Update – Sandy Lake – Wastewater overflow is now contained Halifax Water would like to advise residents that it has now contained wastewater at the Farmer’s Dairy Lane pump station and is no longer overflowing into Sandy Lake. Since 1:00 pm yesterday, Halifax Water crews have been using vacuum trucks...
Saunders Beach / Birch Cove Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Saunders Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Saunders Beach in Bedford is closed to swimming until further notice due to high bacteria levels in the water. Saunders Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised municipal beaches, as...
Nova Scotia Health contacting some people on Need a Family Practice Registry for validation
**** NSHA Media Release Nova Scotia Health contacting some people on Need a Family Practice Registry for validation Nova Scotia Health is committed to continuously validating and improving the data of the Need a Family Practice Registry. As part of this work, we will be contacting a significant number of people currently registered to confirm whether...
It’s important to keep your pet hydrated, especially on hot summer days!
**** NS SPCA Release It’s important to keep your pet hydrated, especially on hot summer days! July is #PetHydrationAwarenessMonth, so make sure your pet is getting enough to drink by: ???? Having access to clean, fresh water ???? Being prepared with their own water bottle or bowl ???? Knowing the signs of dehydration Be aware...
The Atlantic Canada Poison Centre is just one call away, 24 hours a day and seven days a week
**** NSHA Media Release The Atlantic Canada Poison Centre is just one call away, 24 hours a day and seven days a week Experts are available to answer your questions about poison exposures and to give you the best advice on what to do if you or anyone in your family has been affected by...
Residents who are still sheltering in place can register online or call 311 to report any critical needs
Residents who are still sheltering in place can register online at www.halifax.ca/flood or call 311 to report any critical needs. HRM will be tracking all requests and responding accordingly. Call volume is expected to be substantial; we thank you for your patience and understanding as you wait to speak with a 311 representative...
Flood Impacts on Wastewater System near Fletchers Lake, NS
**** Halifax Water Release Flood Impacts on Wastewater System near Fletchers Lake, NS Halifax Water would like to advise residents living near Fletchers Lake that the wastewater system in this area may have overflowed into Fletchers Lake during this past weekend’s flooding. We have crews at the facility and are doing our utmost to manage...
Oakfield Park Beach / Sandy Lake Beach closed to swimming
**** HRM Media Release Oakfield Park Beach closed to swimming The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Oakfield Park Beach in Oakfield is closed to swimming until further notice due to flooding as a result of the recent storm system. Oakfield Park Beach is a supervised beach. Municipal staff regularly test the water quality...
Hey, dog owners. Please be weary of letting your fur babies access flooded areas
Hey, dog owners. Please be weary of letting your fur babies access flooded areas Possible strong flowing water or contaminants may affect the health of your pup. Access clean and safe areas when you can...
Wastewater Pump Station Impacting Sandy Lake in Bedford
**** Halifax Water Release Wastewater Pump Station Impacting Sandy Lake in Bedford Due to this past weekend’s flash flooding, Halifax Water’s wastewater pump station on Farmer’s Dairy Lane in Bedford has flooded, causing a failure of the pump and its electrical systems. This station is now offline. Halifax Water would like to advise residents living...