Boil water advisory in effect for those who draw water from Pockwock Lake Treatment facility

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for several communities in HRM, including Beaver Bank, Middle and Lower Sackville, Bedford, Fall River, Spryfield, and surrounding areas.

Halifax Water says the Boil Water Advisory is due to a power outage at the Pockwock Lake Treatment Facility. The outage temporarily halted chlorine disinfection, allowing a small amount of unchlorinated water into the system.

Customers in the affected areas are advised to boil water for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, washing produce, or brushing their teeth.

Halifax Water says it is monitoring the situation and working with the Medical Officer of Health and Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change.

Residents can check if their property is impacted using an interactive map on Halifax Water’s website

The advisory will remain in place until further notice.