Lake Major

• Blue-green algae found in Lake Major water supply

  While toxins have been confirmed in Lake Micmac last year and this year, James Campbell with Halifax Water says that is not the case with the blue-green algae in Lake Major.

  Jul 16, 2020
  
• Hot, dry August prompts Halifax Water to issue voluntary water restrictions

  Halifax Water issues voluntary water usage reductions for those who access water from Lake Major site.

  Weather

  Aug 23, 2019
  
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• Hot, dry weather prompts mandatory water restrictions for Dartmouth to North Preston

  The conservation measures include not watering lawns, gardens or plants and not washing cars or RVs at home.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2018
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• Water restrictions lifted in Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, surrounding area

  Water restrictions put in place to residents served by Lake Major have now been lifted, as water levels have finally been restored.

  Weather

  Oct 24, 2016
• Water restrictions in place for Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, surrounding communities

  The restriction essentially means no outdoor water use for residents in the communities; no lawn, garden, plant or other outdoor water use.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2016
• Geosmin detected in Halifax water supply again

  Halifax Water says it has detected geosmin in the water supply again.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2016
• About 135 homes evacuated below damaged Halifax-area dam as repairs are made

  About 135 homes below a dam at Lake Major have been evacuated as crews work to repair damage to the structure.

  Environment

  Jan 17, 2015