Whycocomagh Boil Water Advisory Update – June 8, 2026

On Tuesday, June 9, residents may notice members of the Municipal Public Works team conducting leak detection work in the community. Leak detection work involves looking for areas where water is leaking from the system by checking for drops in pressure or certain sounds. Members of the team will be wearing high visibility vests. This work will take place between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. the following morning, when water usage tends to be lower. When this work is underway, water pressure may be reduced temporarily.

Water distribution and voucher pick-up will continue until the boil water advisory is lifted.

Details for the week of Jun 8-12:

Dates:

Monday, June 8

Wednesday, June 10

Friday, June 12

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

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

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)

Please note, this amount will double on Friday to ensure residents have enough water over the weekend.

Residents may also collect a water voucher during the distribution period. Vouchers can be redeemed at the Whycocomagh Co-op for bottled drinking water.

Business Support Program:

Businesses are asked to reach out to the Municipality’s Public Works Department to arrange water drop-off, by calling 1-866-258-0223, option 4 or email Publicworks@invernesscounty.ca .

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.

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 .

To learn more, visit https://invernesscounty.ca/whycocomaghboilwateradvisory/