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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Mabou Water System
posted July 29, 2026
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Mabou Water System
In addition to the current water conservation directive issued on July 28, the Municipality of Inverness County has issued a Boil Water Advisory to all users of the Mabou water system.
The water system is experiencing high turbidity, meaning the water is slightly discoloured. Staff are working to resolve the issue.
Municipal Facility Closures – August 3
posted July 31, 2026
Municipal Facility Closures – August 3
All municipal offices and facilities will be closed Monday, August 3, for the Civic Holiday. Solid waste collection is not impacted.
In case of water or wastewater emergency, call the emergency line: 1-866-258-0223, option #9.
All facilities will reopen Tuesday, August 4, for regular business hours.

Welcome To Inverness County

The Municipality of Inverness County is pleased to welcome our constituents, tourists and those considering relocating to our beautiful county.

As Canada’s Musical Coast, Inverness County comprises the entire western coastline of Cape Breton Island, including the world-famous Cabot Trail, and reaches as far inland as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. Inverness County is a string of beautiful communities, with majestic coastline vistas and breathtaking sunsets, bound together by musical traditions.

Hours of Operation

Municipal Administration Building

375 Main Street, Port Hood,
P.O. Box 179, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #5

Email:
info@invernesscounty.ca

Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility

15109 Nova Scotia Trunk 19,
Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
7:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
7:00am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Kenloch Waste Management Facility

420 West Lake Ainslie Rd.,
Inverness, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday:
8:30am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Recreation & Community Wellness Office

86 High Rd., Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sunday:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #6

Email:
Recreation@invernesscounty.ca

Programs and Events