NEWS RELEASE
Municipality of the District of Barrington
P.O. Box 100 Barrington, N.S.
B0W 1E0
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Ken Smith, Interim CAO
Telephone No. (902)637-2015
September 18, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Water Concerns – September 18, 2018 Update
As more days pass without any amount of rain the Municipality of the District of Barrington has added additional resources and options for those that are affected by a lack of water.
Drinking Water – The Province has sent a supply of bottled water to the Municipality. Water can be picked up at the Ground Search and Rescue building (3329 Highway 3, Barrington Passage), Monday to Friday 5PM – 9PM. There is a limit of one case per household.
A water tanker located at TL Swaine’s Garage in Barrington Passage has been sent by the Province to the Municipality. The fire departments will use this non-potable water for delivering water to households and for fire fighting purposes. The tanker is available only for use by Fire Departments within the Municipality.
Water Supply Upgrade – Lending Program By-law
The Water Supply Upgrade – Lending Program By-Law makes provision for an owner of a Qualifying Property located within the Municipality of Barrington to apply to the Municipality for financing of a Water Supply Upgrade to the property.
A Water Supply Upgrade could include the construction of a new dug or drilled well or an upgrade to an existing well that is required to source water for the property. Upgrades may also include the installation of cisterns, water from fog systems, greywater collection or other containers that are installed for the purpose of the supply, use and conservation of water.
For more information on this program, please call the Municipal Office at 902-637-2015.
Fire Departments within the Municipality of the District of Barrington have put the following measures in place to help residents who are dealing with a lack of water due to the dry conditions that we have been facing this summer.
Woods Harbour Shag Harbour Fire Department
If you live in the Woods Harbour Shag Harbour fire coverage area they will deliver water to you.
During business hours for water call West Nova Fuels at 902-723-2455.
Call this number any time and leave a voice mail 902-635-3000 or call 902-723-0084 or text 902-635-0034
Your message must have your name, phone number and civic address.
Water will be delivered most evenings.
You must have your own container in place for us to dump the water in.
We will not dump water into a well.
When the water is delivered you must sign a waiver.
The water is NON-POTABLE. NOT FOR DRINKING.
Water at the Woods Harbour Shag Harbour Fire Hall.
A water hose is located at the hall but you must contact a member to get access.
The water is NON-POTABLE. NOT FOR DRINKING.
Island & Barrington Passage Fire Department
If you live in the Island & Barrington Passage fire coverage area they will deliver water to you.
Call this number and leave a text message or voice mail 902-635-1947.
Call this number and leave a voice mail 902-745-0228.
Your message must have your name, phone number and civic address.
Water will be delivered on Wednesdays only.
You must have your own container in place for us to dump the water in.
We will not dump water in a well.
When the water is delivered you must sign a waiver.
The water is NON-POTABLE. NOT FOR DRINKING.
Water at the Island & Barrington Passage Fire Hall.
A water hose will be left outside through the large front door on the far left.
The water is NON-POTABLE. NOT FOR DRINKING.
Barrington/Port La Tour Fire Department
If you live in the Barrington/Port La Tour fire coverage area they will deliver water to you.
Call this number and leave a text message or voice mail 902-635-4019.
Your message must have your name, phone number and civic address.
Water will be delivered on Wednesdays only.
You must have your own container in place for us to dump the water in.
We will not dump water in a well.
When the water is delivered you must sign a waiver.
The water is NON-POTABLE. NOT FOR DRINKING.
Water at the Barrington/Port La Tour Fire Hall.
A water hose will be left outside in front of the building.
The water is NON-POTABLE. NOT FOR DRINKING.
The Clyde Area Community Centre (formerly the Port Clyde Fire Hall) has a hose out by the side door where residents can fill containers of water for their use. This water is non-potable and not to be used for drinking.
Please remember that the following services are also in place for those residents who are dealing with a lack of water due to the drought:
- Showers are available at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena - during hours of operation.
- Washers are available for use at the Barrington Ground Search and Rescue Building, in Barrington Passage - Monday to Friday 5 pm to 9 pm
- Non-Potable water supply is available at Sherose Island. This water is not safe for drinking.
Council is seeking help from other sources to maintain a potable water supply should our situation worsen.
Council and staff would ask that you check on your friends and neighbours, especially those most vulnerable, to ensure that everyone is finding access to drinking water.