November 6, 2025 - Mandatory Restrictions Status Update
Rainfall over the past couple of weeks has been beneficial, but it is not yet enough to lift water restrictions.
- Lake Major remains under mandatory restrictions.
- Pockwock Lake is still under voluntary restrictions.
While additional rainfall is forecasted, current conditions require continued conservation efforts. Please continue to follow water conservation guidelines to help protect our water supply. Every drop counts!
Original Notice:
Since the mandatory Stage 1 water restrictions were implemented for the Lake Major supply area on September 10, Halifax Water has seen a 9% decline in overall consumption.
Halifax Water is encouraged by the public’s response and respectfully asks everyone to do their part to conserve water where they can. As these dry conditions persist and with little rain in the forecast, all residents and businesses supplied by the Lake Major Water Supply Plant must follow mandatory Stage 1 water conservation measures until further notice.
This impacts water service for the communities of Dartmouth, Burnside, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston and Eastern Passage
Customers may use this interactive map to determine if they are serviced by the Lake Major water supply.
As a reminder the following activities are prohibited under mandatory Stage 1 conservation:
- Watering lawns, ornamental gardens/trees
- Washing vehicles.
- Filling hot tubs.
- Watering golf courses.
- Bulk Fill Stations serviced by Lake Major will be closed
Residential and commercial customers are reminded to adhere to these measures. Failure to do so may result in a warning, a non-compliance fine, or suspension of service.
These mandatory measures have been implemented to help reduce demand on Lake Major and delay the need for a temporary alternative pumping solution.
Halifax Water customers serviced by Pockwock Lake remain under voluntary conservation measures.
Click HERE for a full list of ways to conserve your water.
