Boil Water Advisory No Longer in Effect for Sight Point Residents
To: Users of the Inverness (Village) Water Utility
September 17th, 2019
The Municipality of the County of Inverness would like to inform the public that the boil water advisory is no longer in effect for residents of Sight Point on the Broad Cove Banks Road. Water Utility Customers located in Sight Point are free to consume water without boiling it.
The Municipality apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused and thanks you for your understanding and cooperation during this process.
Please share this information with neighbours, friends, and those who may not receive this notice such as seniors or those living alone.
For further information please contact 902-258-5048.
Boil Water Advisory: Broad Cove Banks Road & Sight Point
September 13th, 2019, 1:30pm
Please be informed that the customers of the Inverness (Village) Water System living in the Sight Point area of Broad Cove Banks Road are currently under a boil water advisory as a public health preventative action.
Water will be shut off at 200 Broad Cove Banks Road before 2pm on September 13th, 2019 so that repairs to the infrastructure can take place.
Residents and users are advised to follow preventive measures using water to ensure its safety prior to consumption or use:
- Bring tap water to a rolling boil and maintain for a minimum of 1-2 minutes
- Cool water before using for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth and preparing beverages and food.
Please share widely with neighbours, friends, visitors, and members of vulnerable populations such as seniors who may be living alone.
For further information please contact 902-258-5048.
Emergency Contact List
Municipal Emergency Services Coordination: 902-258-5048
In an emergency, call 9-1-1
Fire chiefs
Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Michael Gillis (902) 756-2790
Port Hastings Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: James Cavanagh (902) 625-2048
Margaree Forks Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Robert MacLeod (902) 248-2115
West Bay Road Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Daniel Shaw (902) 345-2235 Cell (902) 623-2469
Port Hood Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Donald Francis Beaton (902) 787-2845
Valley Mills Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Justin Usher 902 574-7504
Mabou Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Lloyd Campbell (902) 945-2957
North East Margaree Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Shawn Burchell (902) 248-2589
Judique Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Archie MacDonald (902) 787-3401
Chéticamp Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Wayne Chiasson 902-224-0031
Blues Mills Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Carl Ferguson (902) 756-2195
Inverness Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Michael MacIsaac (902) 258-3699
LeMoine Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Alfred Aucoin (902) 224-3529 (H) 224-0044 (cell)
Pleasant Bay Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Murray Pattingale (902) 224-1239
Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: Shawn Harrison (902) 945-2677
Waycobah Volunteer Fire Department
Chief: John William Cremo (902) 623-1850
Inverness County RCMP Detachments
Chéticamp Office
902-224-2050
Toll Free 1-800-440-1323
Inverness Office
902-258-2213
Toll Free 1-800-440-1323
Waycobah Office
902-756-3371
Toll Free 1-800-440-1323
Port Hawkesbury Office
902-625-2220
Toll Free 1-800-400-1323
Other Important Numbers
Emergency Measures Organization
(Dispatches local coordinator – 24 hrs/day)
1-902-258-5048
Environmental Emergencies (24 hrs/day)
1-800-565-1633
Aircraft & Marine Distress (24 hrs/day)
1-800-565-1582
Poison Control (24 hrs/day)
1-800-565-8161