Halifax Water is currently planning to perform wastewater system maintenance work at the Canal Street pump station near Dartmouth Cove. This work is tentatively scheduled from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29 and could change depending on weather. It is estimated that during this scheduled maintenance work, approximately 3800 m3 of screened wastewater will be released into the harbour from an approved relief point located near 16 Maitland Street, Dartmouth. This location occasionally sees overflows of screened wastewater during heavy rain events due to system design to relieve pressure from high volumes in the collection system due to wet weather.
This maintenance work is integral to the system’s operation and must be completed by redirecting wastewater flows. As a result, Halifax Water has scheduled it to take place during an expected period of no/low precipitation to reduce flows in the area.
This will help minimize the impact on customers and the environment while ensuring customers continue to have wastewater service during this period.
To reduce pressure on the wastewater system and minimize environmental impact during this temporary maintenance period, we are asking customers to reduce wastewater flows in the areas shown (see map below). Please minimize use of running water, flushing toilets or doing laundry during this time.
To learn more, visit halifaxwater.ca/reducing-wastewater.
This work will not impact traffic.
We appreciate your assistance in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience this wastewater system maintenance work may cause.
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.
