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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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Travel and Activities in the Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires
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The Province is restricting travel and activities in the woods because continued hot, dry conditions have greatly increased the risk of wildfires.
The restrictions, effective as of 4 p.m. today, August 5, include:
- hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles in the woods are not permitted
- trail systems through woods are off limits
- camping is allowed only in campgrounds.
These and other measures are in place on provincial Crown and private land until October 15 or until conditions allow them to be lifted. The fine for violating the restrictions is $25,000.
Forestry, mining and any commercial activity on provincial Crown lands are also restricted. People who conduct this kind of activity can apply for a permit at their local Department of Natural Resources office.
While the restrictions are in place, people can still access beaches and parks, but not the trail systems. Private landowners are free to use their own properties but cannot host others to use wooded areas of their properties.
To view the News Release, visit Travel, Activities in Woods Restricted to Prevent Wildfires https://news.novascotia.ca/.../travel-activities-woods...
To view the briefing on restrictions to prevent wildfires, visit https://www.facebook.com/nsgov/videos/1784623102482099
Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect
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Provincewide Burn Ban in Effect
Due to ongoing hot and dry conditions, a province-wide ban on open fires is now in effect across Nova Scotia. The ban began July 30 and will remain in place until October 15 (the end of wildfire season), or until conditions improve.
The ban applies to open fires such as campfires, bonfires, brush fires, fires in chimeneas, and any other fire that is not enclosed and uses wood as the fuel. Unlike gas or charcoal fires, sparks could escape from an open wood fire and cause a wildfire. Violating the ban could result in a $25,000 fine.
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