Water Main Break

NOTICE: New Waterford

Update 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026.
Crews are filling in the repair area and pressure will be restored shortly. You may experience discolouration as the system restarts.

Update: 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026
A repair is being done to the 16” main line. Estimated time is approximately 3 hours. Areas affected are Plummer Ave. to Ross Ave. and from Mahon St. to Tenth St. Estimated number of homes is approximately 100.

Update: 12:00 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026
Crews are continuing to search for the source site of the leak. A restoration time is not yet available.

Update: 8:00 a.m., Monday, March 16, 2026
Residents may be experiencing low water pressure due to a water main break. More information about restoration timeline will be posted here.


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Cape Breton Regional Municipality
320 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 7B9
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Contact us: Call 311
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Alternate number: 902-563-2276

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