Water & Sewer

Water

The Village of Chester does not have central water services, nor does the wider Municipality of the District of Chester. Residential and business properties are on private wells or cisterns.

Climate change is making a "new normal" in Nova Scotia around seasonal droughts, which in recent years have caused wells to run dry. Only you can take charge of water conservation on your property to safeguard your water supply.

Water Conservation Tips

In dry conditions, water conservation is more important than ever. Here's a few suggestions.

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  • Keep showers short and sweet.
  • Each flush of your toilet can use up to 26L of water. If it's yellow, let it mellow.
  • Turn off taps when brushing teeth, shaving, etc. Just turn the water flow on when needed.
  • Run only full loads in the dishwasher and laundry.
  • Sweep driveways and walkways rather than using water to clean.
  • Water the garden early in the morning or late in the evening to lessen evaporation.
  • Let your lawn go brown. It will recover after a good rainfall.
  • Install a rain catch system. A barrel under your gutter can provide non-potable water for gardening or washing your car.

See Helpful Links below for many more ideas, short and long term.

Wastewater

The Municipality of the District of Chester provides central sewer services to the Village.

What you flush, pour down the sink/drain, or dump into a storm sewer doesn’t just disappear. It goes into the wastewater system and into the ocean.

Damage to the sewer system can cost ratepayers for repairs and cost the environment when systems are down. You can help protect the system by learning what NOT to put down your toilet or storm drain.

Sewer tips to come.

Helpful Links