A warning from Halifax Water not to swim in the harbour.
The utility has announced an emergency pump failure has resulted in screened combined waste and stormwater flowing into the area.
They recommend you don’t go swimming or even have contact with the water.
“It is strongly advised that residents and visitors should not go swimming or participate in recreational activities that require water contact in Halifax Harbour until further notice,” a news release says. “We have made the applicable federal, provincial, and municipal entities aware of this incident.”
Crews are planning emergency repairs while they source the replacement equipment.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary infrastructure repair work may cause and are working as safely and quickly as possible to address the issue,” Halifax Water says.
