Whycocomagh Water System Users – Drinking Water Pick-Up

To support users of the Whycocomagh water system during the ongoing boil water advisory, the Municipality of Inverness County is partnering with the Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire Department to provide drinking water to impacted residents.

Water Pick-Up Details:

Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire Department, 9519 Trans Canda Highway, Whycocomagh

Impacted residents may collect one four-litre jug of drinking water per person, with 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)

If the boil water advisory remains in effect, arrangements will be made for a second water pick-up on Monday.

The Municipality thanks the Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire Department for its support and cooperation, as well as residents for their patience while staff continue to investigate the issue.

If you have questions, please contact the Municipality’s Public Works Department at 1-866-258-0223, option 4.

Background:
The Municipality of Inverness County issued a boil water advisory earlier today, May 22 for the Whycocomagh water system due to high turbidity, meaning the water has a slight discolouration.  As a precaution, residents are advised to boil their water before using it for drinking or food preparation.

To learn more, visit Boil Water Advisory – Whycocomagh Water System | Municipality of the County of Inverness .