Region of Queens closes tap on bulk water orders for dry wells

The Region of Queens is asking people to restrict their water usage. (Pixabay)

As drought conditions continue throughout Nova Scotia, the Region of Queens is taking its own measures to save water.

The municipality announced Thursday on Facebook that it will no longer be offering bulk water services to fill dry wells or water tanks.

Local fire departments who carried this out have been notified.

The region said the public Cowie Well at 733 Main St. in Liverpool is still open for potable water. And Queens Place Emera Centre has shower facilities available by appointment.

Coastal Queens Place and the West Queens Recreation Centre in Port Mouton also offer potable water and shower facilities.

The municipality is also into its second week of voluntary water restrictions to deal with dropping levels in the Town Lake Reservoir. It has asked its water customers in Liverpool and Brooklyn to limit their usage.