Inverness Water Update | Nov. 12

Municipal Staff Responding to Multiple Water Main Breaks in Inverness

Municipal staff and contractors are responding to multiple water main breaks in Inverness today, November 12. Some areas of the system have been isolated to complete repairs, and pressure has been reduced across the entire system to reduce the potential of further damage. As such, all users of the Inverness water system will experience reduced water pressure or a temporary loss of water throughout the day.

Breaks have been identified at the following locations:

• Joe’s Ln.
• Central Ave. near civic address 15876
• Central Ave. near civic address 15938
• James St. near the intersection with Church St.

If you notice signs of a leak elsewhere in Inverness, please call 902-258-5108 to report it.

Traffic control will be in place where required. Motorists may experience delays while travelling throughout the community and are asked to allow additional travel time.

There are no estimated restoration times available; however, further information will be provided when available.

Once water is restored, Inverness water system users will be under a Boil Water Advisory.

The boil water advisory is a precautionary measure due to a loss of pressure in the waterlines. It will remain in effect until water quality testing confirms it is safe for consumption.

Inverness water system users are advised to:

• Bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before use.
• Let the water cool before using it for:
  • Drinking
  • Making ice
  • Brushing teeth
  • Washing dishes
  • Preparing food and drinks, including infant formula
  • Providing to pets

Municipal staff are coordinating water pick-up for residents to assist them throughout the boil water advisory. The Municipality will provide an update once the details are confirmed.

If you require a water delivery urgently, please call 1-866-258-0223, option #4.

This information will be updated as additional information becomes available. Residents are encouraged to visit invernesscounty.ca and the Municipality’s Facebook page for the latest updates.