Inverness offers water pick-up following five water breaks

Residents affected by the boil water advisory in Inverness have access to a water pick-up this afternoon following five water breaks in the community.

Three of the five breaks have been repaired, but the municipality says repairs for the breaks near Joe’s Lane and at the intersection of Church St. and Maple St. will take place on Oct. 28.

The municipality is continuing to offer drinking water to people using the Inverness water system while the advisory remains in place.

Residents affected by the advisory can pick up one four-litre jug of drinking water per person, to a maximum of three jugs per household.

The water will be available at the Inverness Fire Hall, 15797 Central Avenue, Inverness, but the municipality has not yet announced what time pickup will be available, but that details will be shared when available.

The water pick-up is intended to support residents while the community deals with the impact of the water system disruptions.

Businesses affected by the boil water order can also request water delivery.