HRM release:

The Halifax Regional Municipality is experiencing extremely dry conditions due to a prolonged period without significant rainfall. This has led to lower-than-normal surface water levels and reduced groundwater supplies across the municipality. Many residents with private wells are reporting shortages or completely dry systems. Prolonged drought can also strain municipal water supplies, making conservation efforts critical for all. 

Drinking water available to residents with dry wells 

The Halifax Regional Municipality, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, Ground Search & Rescue and Joint Emergency Management volunteer teams, is making emergency drinking water available for free to residents experiencing dry well conditions. 

Residents can collect: 

• Four litres per person per day 
• Up to one week’s supply per household at a time 

Additional water is available for pets, based on their weight. 

Water will be available on Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations: 

• Station 23 – 5543 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Head of Chezzetcook
• Station 39 – 14 Highway 336, Upper Musquodoboit
• Station 47 – 2040 Old Guysborough Road, Goffs
• Station 48 – 1581 Beaverbank Road, Beaverbank
• Station 50 – 2050 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains
• Station 56 – 8579 St Margarets Bay Road, Black Point
• Station 62 – 2417 Old Sambro Road, Williamswood
• Samuel Balcom Community Center – 25718 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Port Dufferin

Water is also available at the Sheet Harbour Ground Search & Rescue facility at 44 Behie Road on Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  

These services will be assessed on a weekly basis. Any changes will be communicated through public service announcements, website updates and social media.  

Showers available to residents with dry wells 

Residents with dry wells can shower at the following municipal recreation facilities:  

• 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 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 to 9 p.m.  
• Weekends: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Residents are asked to check in at the front desk. A membership is not required to access the showers. Please check our website to verify the hours of operation for each facility. Those 17 and under should be accompanied by an adult.  

For more information about water support and conservation, visit our website.