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Update: Inverness Water Main Breaks, Water Pick-Up Details
posted October 28, 2026
Update: Inverness Water Main Breaks, Water Pick-Up Details

As of today, Oct. 28, water main breaks have been repaired in the following areas:

  • Joe’s Lane
  • Intersection of Maple St. and Church St.

An additional water main break was discovered between Maple St., Church St. and Central Ave., however this repair is now complete.

As of 4:30 p.m., water service has been restored for all Inverness residents.

Boil Water Advisory Remains in Effect

The boil water advisory remains in effect for all users of the Inverness water system until further notice. For more information about boil water advisories, visit Boil Water Advisories | Municipality of the County of Inverness .

Water Pick-Up Details

  • Date: Thursday, Oct. 29
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Location: Inverness Fire Hall (15797 Central Ave., Inverness)

For further details, read the full news release here: Update: Inverness Water Main Breaks, Water Pick-Up Details   | Municipality of the County of Inverness

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