Halifax Water institutes conservation efforts for Dartmouth area

The prolonged hot, dry weather has resulted in historic low water levels in Lake Major. Lake Major serves the communities of Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston and Eastern Passage (see attached map for affected service area).

In order to conserve water, Halifax Water is instituting mandatory water conservation restrictions for all residents and businesses supplied by the Lake Major Water Treatment Plant, until further notice. The water conservation measures include:

– No lawn, garden, plant watering, pool filling or other outside water usage
– No car/RV or other vehicle washing at home. Commercial car washes remain available for the time being.