08/13/2025
The Halifax Regional Municipality is experiencing extremely dry conditions due to a prolonged period without significant rainfall. Surface water and groundwater levels are below normal, leaving many private wells dry. Prolonged drought can strain municipal water supplies, making water conservation essential.
Beginning Aug. 13, the municipality will provide pre-packaged drinking water on Wednesdays and Sundays for individuals in need of potable water due to dry wells at five rural facilities across the municipality:
Fire Station 39, 14 NS-336, Upper Musquodoboit
• Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fire Station 48, 1581 Beaverbank Road
• Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fire Station 50, 2050 Hammonds Plains Road
• Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fire Station 56, 8579 St Margarets Bay Road
• Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sheet Harbour Ground Search and Rescue, 44 Behie Road
• Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sundays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The municipality is following provincial guidelines, provided by the Canadian Red Cross, to distribute four litres of water per person per day. Water is also available for pets, based on their weight.
This process will remain in place until Sept. 10, when Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency will reassess whether ongoing water shortage efforts are needed.
For full details, please visit halifax.ca
Shower access is also available for residents with dry wells
Some recreation facilities have made their showers available to residents affected by dry wells during the drought. These include:
Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Drive
• 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Prospect Road Community Centre, 2141 Prospect Road
• 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Parkway
• Weekdays: 6 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.;
• Weekends: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This list may be updated as demand changes. Visit halifax.ca for the latest information.
