Current Notices
Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Forest Hills Parkway– Water Main Repair
Halifax Water crews are on-site undertaking an emergency water main repair near 4 Forest Hill Parkway, Cole Harbour . Water service will be temporarily shut down in this area. No estimate of service restoration time.
Preparing for Cold Temperature
As a precaution, Halifax Water would like to remind customers that freezing temperatures can cause issues with internal plumbing and the privately-owned section of the water service lateral; which can result in a loss of water service.
To help avoid this, it is recommended that customers ensure there is a safe heat source in the area where your water service lateral enters your home - usually in a basement or utility closet near your water meter.
What to do if you lose water service during extreme cold?
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Check the Halifax Water website (halifaxwater.ca/notices) for a known water service outage in your area.
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If your water has stopped flowing, and you are not impacted by a known service outage in your area:
Fairview & Halifax Area – Wastewater System Maintenance
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 tentatively scheduled for a 28-day period between March 24 and May 31, 2025, but it is subject to change depending on the weather. Halifax Water will provide the exact dates this maintenance will take place in advance of the start date.
During this scheduled work, it is estimated that approximately 3,016,000 m3 of screened wastewater will be released into the Harbour from 14 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.
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Current News
Kenda MacKenzie Appointed General Manager of Halifax Water
Halifax Water’s Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that Kenda MacKenzie has been appointed the utility's next General Manager and CEO. She was selected as the successful candidate based on a comprehensive executive search process, which attracted more than 95 applicants from across the country.
Ms. MacKenzie has worked at Halifax Water since 2008. Her in-depth knowledge and experience as a professional engineer have been instrumental in leading the utility’s regulatory compliance and approvals work. This includes collaboration with the municipality, the development community, and other community partners. The Board recognizes that Kenda’s strength is her focus on people, team building, and collaboration with those who work with her.