The Halifax Regional Municipality\u00a0is making drinking water available and free\u00a0to residents with dry wells.<\/p>\n
Beginning now through Sept. 10, residents can collect four litres per person per day and up to one week’s supply per household at a time. Extra water is available for pets based on their weights.<\/p>\n
Water will be available on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the following locations:<\/p>\n
Station 39\u00a0\u2013 14 Highway 336, Upper Musquodoboit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Station 48\u00a0\u2013 1581 Beaver Bank Rd., Beaver Bank.\u00a0 Station 50\u00a0\u2013 2050 Hammonds Plains Rd., Hammonds Plains.\u00a0 Station 56\u00a0\u2013 8579 St.\u00a0Margarets Bay Rd., Black Point. <\/p>\n
Water is also available at the Sheet Harbour Ground Search and Rescue facility at 44 Behie Rd. on Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
The municipality said in a news release that services will be assessed on a weekly basis. Changes will be communicated through public service announcements, website updates and social media.<\/p>\n
Showers will also be available for residents with dry wells at the following municipal facilities:<\/p>\n
The Canada Games Centre at 26 Thomas Raddall Dr. from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.\u00a0 The Prospect Road Community Centre at 2141 Prospect Rd. from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.\u00a0 Cole Harbour Place at 51 Forest Hills Parkway from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. <\/p>\n