Water levels at Lake Major and Pockwock Lake continue to be lower than normal. Despite recent rain, much more precipitation is needed to return to normal levels.
Since implementing the voluntary conservation measures on August 5th, Halifax Water has not seen a significant decrease in demand. Without significant precipitation and increased conservation measures, these water levels will continue to lower and mandatory conservation measures will be required.
To conserve water, Halifax Water is requesting that all customers and those who live or work within a building serviced by Halifax Water follow voluntary water conservation measures until further notice. By reducing our water usage, we can help ease the demand on our lakes/source water and reduce or delay the need for mandatory water conservation measures.
To confirm if you are impacted, please visit Where Does My Water Come From?
These measures include:
- If it’s yellow, let it mellow. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
- Shorten your showers. Cut back on the frequency and length of showers.
- Turn off the tap when not in use. Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face etc.
- Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes.
Limit activities that use excess water, such as:
- Watering lawns and gardens
- Fruit and vegetable gardens are permitted.
- Washing vehicles.
- Filling pools.
Visit halifaxwater.ca/reducing-your-water-wastewater-use for a full list of ways to conserve water.
To learn more and find further resources and a weekly water level update visit Voluntary Water Conservation in Effect for HRM | Halifax Water