Halifax Water is planning to perform wastewater system maintenance work at the Halifax wastewater treatment facility located at 2180 Barrington Street, Halifax. This work is scheduled for a 10-day period between April 21 to April 30, 2025.
During this scheduled work, it is estimated that approximately 2,000,000 m3 of wastewater will be released into the Harbour from 14 approved relief points between the Fairview and Downtown Halifax. These locations are designed to occasionally alleviate 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.
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). Please minimize use of running water, flushing toilets or doing laundry during this time.
It is advised that people and pets minimize recreational activities in the water around the area highlighted on the map.
To learn more, visit halifaxwater.ca/reducing-wastewater.
This work will not impact traffic. This work will not impact Halifax Water services in the area.
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.
