Potlotek Public Water System (Potlotek First Nation, Nova Scotia) was under a boil water advisory issued on October 8, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 16, 2026. Source: Indigenous Services Canada.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationPotlotek First Nation, Nova Scotia
Water systemPotlotek Public Water System
Area affectedPotlotek First Nation
IssuedOctober 8, 2026
LiftedOctober 16, 2026
Population501-1000 people
SourceIndigenous Services Canada https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1562856509704/1562856530304
Details from the source
Potlotek First Nation Potlotek First Nation Population: 501-1000 people
Indigenous Services Canada
What to do now that it is lifted
- Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
- Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
- Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.
Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.
Is the boil water notice for Potlotek First Nation, Nova Scotia still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 16, 2026.