Mandatory water conservation measures are now in effect for customers serviced by Lake Major.

In a release, Halifax Water says it is implementing mandatory Stage 1 water restrictions for those serviced by Lake Major effective immediately.

This impacts water service for the communities of Dartmouth, Burnside, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston and Eastern Passage.

The following activities are prohibited under mandatory Stage 1 conservation:

• Watering lawns.
• Washing vehicles.
• Filling pools.
• Watering golf courses.
• Bulk Fill Stations serviced by Lake Major will be closed

Residential and commercial customers are now expected to adhere to these measures. Failure to do so may result in a warning, a non-compliance fine, or suspension of service.

Halifax Water is also asking customers serviced by the Lake Major Water Supply to consider the following additional conservation measures:

• If it’s yellow, let it mellow. Depending on the efficiency of your toilet, each flush uses between 6 to 26 litres of water.
• Shorten your showers. Cut back on the frequency and length of showers.
• Turn off the tap when you don’t need it. Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth, shaving, washing your face etc.  Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes.

Meanwhile, customers serviced by Pockwock Lake remain under voluntary conservation measures.