PSA: Port Hood Fire Hydrant Replacement

November 19, 2025

Public Service Announcement: Port Hood Fire Hydrant Replacement – Temporary Water Service Disruption

The Municipality of Inverness County advises that municipal staff will be on site replacing a fire hydrant in Port Hood on Thursday, November 20. As a result, nearby residents will temporarily experience water discolouration and low water pressure, with a potential for temporary loss of service.

Date: Thursday, November 20

Start Time: Work will begin at 7:00 a.m. Residents will likely notice low water pressure and discolouration shortly after.

Traffic Impacts: traffic control will be on site near Little Mabou Rd. starting at 8:30 a.m. for the duration of the work.

Fire Hydrant Location: Across Main St. from Little Mabou Rd.

Affected Area: The isolation area for the work runs between Convent St. and Little Mabou Rd. Users of the municipal water system in that area and north towards Marble Hill will be impacted during the repair.

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How to Prepare

In case of loss of service, the Municipality advises residents to prepare by:

• Filling containers with drinking water in advance
• Filling a bathtub to have water available for flushing toilets

The duration of the work will depend on site conditions. Please monitor the Municipality’s website and Facebook for updates regarding service restoration.

Please share this advisory widely with neighbours, friends, and visitors to ensure everyone stays informed.

The Municipality thanks residents for their patience and cooperation and apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause.