HALIFAX, N.S. — Halifax Water says a wastewater system overflow near the Northwest Arm area has been diverted and is being treated. Wastewater is no longer ...
A woman walks her dog along a path on the Northwest Arm in Halifax. Halifax Water is warning residents of untreated and unscreened sewage entering the Northwest Arm. - Tim Krochak - FileSaltWire's Atlantic regional weather forecast for August 18, 2023 | SaltWireHALIFAX, N.S. — Halifax Water says a wastewater system overflow near the Northwest Arm area has been diverted and is being treated.
A wastewater system backup caused the issue, and residents in some parts of the city were asked to reduce drain flushing while crews worked to return the system to normal. Residents are strongly advised to keep themselves and their pets away from activities that require entering or coming in contact with the water in Northwest Arm until further notice.
A wastewater system backup is causing untreated sewage to flow into the Northwest Arm in Halifax. Residents in the red highlighted parts of the map are being asked to reduce drain flushing while crews work to return the system to normal. - Contributed Halifax Water said it is in touch with the appropriate federal, provincial and municipal entities and made them aware of the incident.
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