Halifax Water is again asking people to stay away from Halifax Harbor and flush the water less.
In a news release Sunday evening, the company said a failure of a sewage pump caused the release of “tested but untreated” sewage into the harbor.
“Residents and visitors are strongly advised not to swim or engage in recreational activities requiring contact with water in Halifax Harbor until further notice,” the statement said.
The company is asking people living in Larry Utek, Park West, Clayton Park, Fairview and parts of Halifax’s west and north ends to reduce the amount of water they flush and pour down the drain.
Halifax Water is asking customers in the marked areas to reduce the amount of water they flush down their drains. This will help minimize the potential amount of wastewater released into the environment, the utility says. (Halifax Water)
“This will help minimize the potential amount of wastewater released into the environment.”
It comes just over a week after the company said its Duffus Street sewage pump was back to normal after another breakdown caused untreated sewage and stormwater to flow into the harbour.
The pump at the facility was replaced after that failure, Halifax Water spokesman Jake Fulton said.
“This replaced pump is now experiencing some issues and our crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to get it back into service,” Fulton said.
Fulton said it was too early to say what caused the problems with the backup pump and he could not give an estimate of when the problem would be resolved.
Halifax Water said Monday morning that it will provide an update when it restores normal operation of the wastewater system.
“To ensure the safety of our communities and our staff, please maintain a safe distance when Halifax Water employees or contractors are working in your area,” the utility said.
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