Fairview and Halifax Area – Wastewater System Maintenance  
 
(December 23, 2024) 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.

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 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.  
 
For more information on Halifax Water, please check www.halifaxwater.ca<www.halifaxwater.ca/#_blank>, visit us on YouTube, or Twitter @HalifaxWater, Facebook, or call our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287.  
 
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