Whycocomagh Boil Water Advisory Update – June 1, 2026

Whycocomagh, N.S. – The boil water advisory remains in effect for users of the Whycocomagh water system as of June 1, 2026.

To support Whycocomagh water system users, the Municipality is continuing its drinking water pick-up, and water voucher programs, hosting two opportunities to collect this week.

Water Pick-Up Details:

Dates: Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Location: Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire Department, 9519 Trans Canda Highway, Whycocomagh

Impacted residents may collect one four-litre jugs 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)

Water Voucher Program: 

During the June 1 and June 3 water pick-ups, residents may collect a one-time use voucher to be redeemed at the Whycocomagh Co-op (9402 Highway 105, Whycocomagh) for bottled water.

The voucher program will provide 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)

Vouchers may only be redeemed at the Whycocomagh Co-op location.

Reminders: 

• Residents requiring assistance with water or voucher pick-up are asked to contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4.
• If the boil water advisory remains in effect on Friday, June 5, arrangements will be made for another water pick-up.
• 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.
• Residents with additional questions may contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4 or email Publicworks@invernesscounty.ca.

The Municipality thanks residents for their continued patience while staff investigate and work to resolve this issue.