Wolfville, NS –  A water conservation advisory issued on August 17 remains in place for the Town of Wolfville.

The advisory was issued after a problem was discovered with the source water pumping system that supplies the Town’s reservoir. A repair has been completed but this only provides a temporary solution. Until a permanent fix happens, the Town is watching water levels closely.

“We are asking all residents and business owners to continue to be mindful with water use,” Wolfville Mayor Wendy Donovan explained. “We are working on plans and back-up plans but until we have a permanent, secure solution and a solid timeline, water levels remain our focus so conservation efforts must continue.”

At this time, both commercial and residential water users are asked to limit all use of water.

This means no irrigation, watering of lawns or gardens, no washing of vehicles, no filling of swimming or splash pools, and no washing of exterior surfaces. The Splashpad in Willow Park continues to be closed until the advisory is lifted.

There is no impact to the water quality, just the quantity. Updates will continue to be provided as soon as they are available at www.wolfville.ca.

At this time, both commercial and residential water users are asked to limit all use of water.

This means no irrigation, watering of lawns or gardens, no washing of vehicles, no filling of swimming or splash pools, and no washing of exterior surfaces. The Splashpad in Willow Park will be closed until the advisory is lifted.

“There is no impact to the water quality, just the quantity,” said Wolfville Mayor, Wendy Donovan. “A water advisory allows for the conservation of the water currently held in our reservoir while the technical issue is resolved.”

Updates will be provided at www.wolfville.ca.

If you live in rented accommodations or neighbour a rental property in the Town of Wolfville, we want to hear from you.

To better understand the lived experience of renters in our community, Town staff are looking to interview tenants in the Town of Wolfville, including those living in homes, apartments or in single room occupancies (rooming houses).

The information collected will be used to support the development of policy, regulations and to inform Council. This is a confidential process so names and other identifying information of participants will not be disclosed.

The interview process will be conducted by Town staff and takes approximately one hour.

As part of this engagement process, homeowners neighbouring rental properties are also being interviewed, and local landlord interviews have concluded.

To participate in this process as a renter or homeowner neighbouring a rental property, please contact Lindsay Slade at Lslade@wolfville.ca or (902) 599-0124.

A maximum of 15 renters and homeowners will be selected for interviews.