Update: Inverness Water Main Breaks, Water Pick-Up Details  

The Municipality of Inverness County is providing an update on the multiple water main breaks that occurred Tuesday, Oct. 27 throughout the community of Inverness.

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)

Impacted residents may collect one four-litre jug of drinking water per person, to a maximum of three jugs per household:

• One-person household: one jug (4 litres)
• Two-person household: two jugs (8 litres)
• Three or more people: three jugs (12 litres)

Businesses impacted by the boil water order that wish to have water delivered to them may also call the Municipality toll-free at 1-866-258-0223, select option #4.

Questions and Updates

• Residents who have questions are asked to contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4 or email Publicworks@invernesscounty.ca.
• If you have a non-Nova Scotia phone number/area code, please call 902-787-2274 (answered Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.).
• Updates will continue to be shared on invernesscounty.ca and on the Municipality’s Facebook page. Residents are encouraged to check these sources regularly for the latest information.