Water Utility
The East Hants Water Utility provides safe drinking water directly to utility customers in the communities of Enfield, Elmsdale, Lantz, and Shubenacadie. Bulk water is also made available to purchase for account holders at the Bulk Water station located in Enfield. Currently there are 4 water towers that store and ensure pressure for water distribution across the system.
Request Connection or Disconnection of Water Service
Water Utility Information:
Water Utility Budget 2016-2017
Water Utility Financial Statements 2015-2016
Schedule C – EHWU Rates and Charges April 2012
Schedule D – EHWU Rules and Regulations April 2010
24 Hour Water & Sewer Emergency
902-883-2110
Enfield Water Treatment Plant
Constructed: 1977, upgraded 1991 & 2007Community: Enfield, Elmsdale, Lantz
Population: 6,593
Shubenacadie Water Treatment Plant
Constructed: 2011Community: Shubenacadie
Population: 874
Engineered Spring
Constructed: 2011Winner of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering.
Enfield Bulk Water Station
Constructed: 1990, upgraded 2015
Enfield Water Tower
Constructed: 1977Storage Volume: 330,000 imp gal
Elmsdale Water Tower
Constructed: 2006Storage Volume: 1,000,000 imp gal
Lantz Water Tower
Constructed: 1991Storage Volume: 430,000 imp gal
Shubenacadie Water Tower
Constructed: 2010Storage Volume: 750,000 imp gal
