✓ LIFTED — rescinded on October 4, 2026

Boil-water advisory in place on P.E.I.-Nova Scotia ferry

Nova Scotia · Last checked October 1, 2026 9:42 pm

PNI Atlantic News reported a boil water advisory affecting Nova Scotia. The notice was lifted on October 4, 2026.

StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationNova Scotia
Water systemNot specified
IssuedSeptember 17, 2026
LiftedOctober 4, 2026
Reported byPNI Atlantic News https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNdlNvVFJGSUtRRE95bkx4dnZQTGxHM3hpVkFEYnlQQjVwV0FuVnJPT3hVdWU5bFBjTXA2Rlp2anE4OGZmbmdSa0hmQVRTaGNnNDFtd3dJVG8xalNzMjN4OWVHVXVETmpkYkRDUGtiV1FQbnk1el9faXh1eUVaSG1lcDlCUER1c05INnlrbmVBOW1IMFF3Z1lMMmJqNURJYmhu?oc=5

This notice was found in local news coverage. News reports can lag official updates — confirm the current status with the water system or health department.

What to do now that it is lifted

  1. Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
  2. Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
  3. 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.

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Is the boil water notice for Nova Scotia still in effect?

No. It was lifted on October 4, 2026.

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