News & Announcements
Water & Sewer Connections Application Deadline for 2025
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NOTICE
The Municipality of the County of Richmond Public Works Department advises residents of Richmond County that the deadline for the submission of Water and/or Sewer Connection Applications for 2025 is Monday, October 6, 2025
Applications are available by clicking on https://www.richmondcounty.ca/documents/forms/1915-water-sewer-application-2022/file or by visiting the Municipal Administration Building in Arichat.
Annual Property Visits by PVSC Assessors
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Annual Property Visits by PVSC Assessors
Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) Assessors are especially busy this time of year, conducting exterior property inspections across Nova Scotia. They are reviewing building permit progress and gathering up-to-date information as part of the annual assessment process.
For your safety and peace of mind, PVSC Assessors can be identified by:
- PVSC-marked vehicles
- PVSC-issued photo ID
- High-visibility vests
🏡 You don’t need to be home for these visits. The Assessor will leave contact information and next steps if a follow-up is needed.
📞 Questions? Contact PVSC at 1-800-380-7775 or
🌐 Learn more about PVSC fieldwork: bit.ly/3U5E5ZJ
📄 For a quick overview, download our info sheet here: pdf PVSC Site Visit Handout (131 KB)
Bulk Water Filling
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Bulk Water Filling
The Municipality has been receiving requests for municipal water. The Municipality does not have the ability to deliver water to residents, however we are able to fill totes or large tanks from the Municipal water system. The bulk water rate is $5.90 / cubic meter (1000 liters) with a minimum charge of $40 per filling.
Please note that while the water supplied is from the potable water system, the Municipality makes no warranty or guarantee as to the quality or potability of the water whatsoever once it leaves the distribution system.
Residents wishing to have totes filled may pre-pay at the Municipal Office at 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, prior to contacting the Public Works Department to schedule filling. Please note that the time of filling will be during regular work hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm) and subject to staff availability. Bulk water will not be provided for recreational purposes (pool filling) due to the present strain on the water systems.
Provincewide Burn Ban Update - Firework Ban
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Provincewide Burn Ban Update:
To protect communities across Nova Scotia and lower the risk of wildfires, the Province has banned the use of all fireworks.
As of August 6, all fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects are not permitted as long as a burn ban is in effect. There is currently a ban in place until October 15 or until conditions allow it to be lifted. The fine for violating the fireworks ban is $25,000.
The new ban applies to consumer and display fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects even if they have the appropriate approvals.
Quick Facts:
- a provincewide ban on open fires started on July 30 and will remain in place until October 15 or until conditions improve
- travel and activities in woods were restricted as of August 5, until October 15 or until conditions improve
- people with questions about woods restrictions can call their local Department of Natural Resources office
Fireworks Restriction Advisory
https://beta.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/documents/1-4050/office-fire-marshal-fireworks-advisory-en.pdf
News Release
https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/06/fireworks-banned-provincewide
Questions
Contact your local Department of Natural Resources office: https://novascotia.ca/natr/staffdir/offices.asp
Department of Natural Resources
10258 Grenville Street
St. Peter's, Nova Scotia
B0E 3B0
Phone: 902-535-2032 / (Fax) 902-535-3493
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