Boil water advisory for Whycocomagh due to high turbidity
Due to cracks in a well casing, sediment is entering the Whycocomagh water system, leading to turbidity levels exceeding limits. The municipality has issued a boil water advisory and is providing drinking water and vouchers to affected households. The measure is expected to remain in place until June 19, 2026, while a UV disinfection system is being installed. All-clear (Municipality of the County of Inverness, 15.06.2026, 02:11): The boil water advisory for Whycocomagh was lifted on June 12, 2026. Normal water consumption may resume immediately. Update (invernesscounty.ca, 28.06.2026, 21:22): Leak detection work occurred on June 10 and overnight, potentially causing temporary pressure reductions. Water and voucher pick-up continued on June 10 and June 12 at the Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire Department.
- Location
- Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Start
- 22/05/2026, 02:00
- End
- 12/06/2026, 02:00
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Lifted
- Region
- Nova Scotia
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · End according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
Sources
- Municipality of the County of Inverness
- Municipality of the County of Inverness
- invernesscounty.ca
- Inverness County
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