Air, Land, Water

Water

Water is one of our most important natural resources. This section contains information on Nova Scotia's water resource management practices that seek to balance the needs of all our competing water users with the health and integrity of our aquatic ecosystems. You will also find guidelines, certification programs and regulations for conservation and treatment of drinking water, groundwater, surface water, and wastewater throughout the province.

In the news

  • Nova Scotia Environmental Home Assessment Program ... More
  • Septage Treatment Facility Assistance Program ... More
  • Surface water withdrawal pilot project in Annapolis Valley ... More
  • New Federal Arsenic Guideline for Drinking Water ... More
  • Groundwater: a key source of well water. Visit our new web site ... More
  • New Canadian guidelines set for THMs in drinking water ... More
  • Wetland alteration approval information available ... More
  • Final report on Nova Scotia drinking water strategy released ... Report (PDF: 399k)
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Last Updated: 2006-Oct-24
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