Are you experiencing a dry well? The following resources are available for District of Lunenburg residents.
Water Supply Upgrade Program
Our Water Supply Upgrade Program offers low-interest financing for systems that can improve the supply of potable water for homes in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.
The list of eligible water supply upgrades includes:
- The digging of a new well.
- Installation of rainwater collection and/or storage systems and equipment (e.g., cisterns).
- Installation of a well pump, water line and/or electrical connection to support the function of a water system.
- Systems and equipment designed to improve the supply, use, and conservation of potable water.
Financing terms include:
- A financing period of 15 years.
- An interest rate of two per cent.
- The maximum financing amount will be the lesser of $20,000 or 15 per cent of the assessed value of the Qualifying Property.
To learn more, visit https://cleanfoundation.ca/energy/water-supply-upgrade/
Water Coupon Program
The District of Lunenburg provides water coupons for drinking and cooking water to municipal residents experiencing dry wells. Municipal residents can pick up coupons at the Municipal Service Building at 10 Allée Champlain in Cookville (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive electronic coupons (must be printed to redeem) and exchange them at various retail locations for water.
The program provides 4L of bottled water per person per day up to a maximum of four 4L jugs per day per household. Only households experiencing a clean water shortage are eligible to receive the coupons. Coupons are good for a one-week period. New coupons can be picked up on a weekly basis. Each coupon can be exchanged at select retailers within the Municipality for one 4L jug of water (no substitutes).
Residents of Big and Little Tancook Islands can go to the Municipality of the District of Chester and applicable Chester retail locations for their water coupons and bottles of water.
The locations in which the coupons can be used are:
- Sam’s No Frills, Bridgewater
- The Water Market, Lunenburg
- Nick’s Your Independent Grocer, Mahone Bay
- New Germany Freshmart
- Sobey's Bridgewater
Water Refill Station
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has a potable water bottle filling station outside the front entrance of the Municipal Services Building, located at 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville to assist residents experiencing dry wells.
A hose dispenser is also available. Please note: that because of the way the hose may be used, there is a potential risk of cross-contamination.
The water filling station is in addition to the water coupon program.
Non-potable water is water that is not safe or suitable for human consumption, as it has not been treated to meet drinking water standards and may contain contaminants, pathogens, or minerals. While unsafe to drink, non-potable water can be used for many other purposes, such as irrigation, industrial processes, and flushing toilets, helping to conserve treated drinking water resources.
Potable water is water that is clean, safe, and suitable for drinking and cooking. It comes from natural sources like surface water or groundwater and has been treated to meet government standards, removing harmful contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and toxic chemicals to make it safe for human consumption.
Showers
Residents of the District of Lunenburg can access free showers at the LCLC (135 North Park St, Bridgewater). Showers can be accessed by registering at the front desk.