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Published: 25 June 2026

NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF THE RICHMOND WATER UTILITY

Changes to the Schedule of Rules and Regulations Governing the Supply of Water and Water Services The Richmond Water Utility wishes to advise customers that the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board has approved amendments to the Schedule of Rules and Regulations Governing the Supply of Water and Water Services for the Utility (reference matter M12827).

The changes are intended to support additional housing development within the service area by reducing the cost of providing water service to accessory dwelling units. Regulation 23 has been amended to revise the requirements relating to the servicing of accessory units. The revised regulation states:

Amendment to Regulation 23 - Improper Use or Waste of Water

23. IMPROPER USE OR WASTE OF WATER: No customer shall permit the improper use or waste of water, such as:
    1. providing water to more than one single family dwelling and /or apartment building from a single service, except that a single service may be used to provide water to a single-family dwelling and an Accessory Dwelling Unit, where zoning allows;
    2. selling or recurring giving of water to any person except upon such conditions and for such purposes as may be approved in writing by the Utility.

The following definitions have also been added to the Schedule of Rules and Regulations:

• "Accessory Dwelling Unit" means a self-contained secondary residential unit located on the same lot as a primary
• "Service" or "Service Connection" means one connection from the Utility's water main supplying water through one service pipe to a building or property.

The complete Schedule and Board order is available at Full document:  https://www.richmondcounty.ca/documents/documents/2872-m11583-order/file.html

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Published: 01 June 2026

Compost Available June 1, 2026

Effective June 1, 2026, compost will be available at the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility. Availability is limited to residents of Richmond County (identification with address may be requested) and will be limited to a maximum of 1 cubic yard per customer until June 22, 2026 after which compost may be purchased in greater quantities (subject to availability).

The compost has been tested to CCME guidelines and is considered Category A, unrestricted use, and can be used in any application. Lab results are available upon request.

Fees:

Residential / Commercial Customers     $40 / Tonne (Minimum $5 charge)
Loading Fee                                           $10 Flat Fee
Tandem Truck Load                               $275 inc. loading fee (approximately 8 tonnes – truck supplied by purchaser)

Customers must remit payment at the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility at time of pick-up (cash, debit and cheque accepted). Please note that shovels and containers are not available at the Waste Management Facility. Those wishing to be loaded with site equipment may see slight delays depending on other site activities.

Quantities may be limited. Please verify availability with the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility at 902-226-2396.

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Published: 15 January 2026

NOTICE to customers of the Arichat water system - Thursday, January 15, 2026

Please be advised that due to a water main break at a construction site in Arichat, customers may experience low water pressure and/or water discolouration. The leak has been isolated. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Published: 09 December 2025

On Monday, December 1, 2025, new provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations will take effect across Nova Scotia. These regulations shift the operational and financial responsibility for recycling packaging and paper products to the companies that produce, import, or sell them.

The Municipality of the County of Richmond has opted into the program and will continue to provide curbside recycling collection for residential properties. Your collection day and service provider will remain the same.

Under the new regulations, the Province determines which materials are accepted for recycling. Beginning December 1, residents across Nova Scotia will follow a consistent list of accepted materials, meaning some items will now be added to curbside recycling, while others will be removed.

Recycling Routine

Residents should continue sorting recyclables into blue bags and placing them at the curb on their regular collection day. The Municipality will share updates as they become available from Circular Materials.

Check out the FAQ and detailed lists of what goes in your blue bags, visit the website here: Recycling in Nova Scotia | Circular Materials