Downtown Halifax Area – Wastewater System Maintenance
(December 12, 2024) Halifax Water is currently planning to perform wastewater system maintenance work at the corner of Lower Water Street and Sackville Street, Halifax. This work is tentatively scheduled for a 24 hour window, between January 27 and February 17, 2025. This is subject to change depending on the weather.
During this scheduled work, it is estimated that approximately 48,000 m3 of screened wastewater will be released into the harbour from two approved relief points. These two locations (986 Barrington Street and 1600 Lower Water Street) are designed to occasionally alleviate pressure from high volumes in the collection system due to wet weather events.
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 attached map). Please minimize use of running water, flushing toilets or doing laundry during this time.
To learn more, visit halifaxwater.ca/reducing-wastewater<www.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.
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