If Lake Major is your water supply, Halifax Water says a mandatory conservation measure is still in place.
Water restrictions were put in place September 10, and since there has been a 9 per cent decline overall consumption.
The utility says this is encouraging but asks you to use less water where you can.
With little rain in the forecast and very dry conditions, the rules remain in effect until further notice.
Mandatory Water Conservation Measures Remain in Effect
— Halifax Water (@HalifaxWater) October 2, 2025
Since the mandatory Stage 1 water restrictions were implemented for the Lake Major supply area on September 10, Halifax Water has seen a 9% decline in overall consumption.
Halifax Water is encouraged by the public’s… pic.twitter.com/EawsJ2505S
