Halifax Water completes wastewater system repairs

Halifax Water has completed wastewater system repairs that prompted the utility to ask residents in parts of some neighbourhoods near the Armdale Roundabout to reduce their water usage.

In a news release late Sunday evening, the utility said the repairs were complete and the wastewater system had returned to normal operations.

"We want to thank the residents for adopting measures to help reduce their contribution to the wastewater system and support Halifax Water's mitigation efforts," it said.

While the utility began replacement work on a Chebucto Road water main Friday night, an unexpected repair was needed after a sewer pipe burst.

Spokesperson Brittany Smith said the utility brought in special trucks to handle the sewage.

It's unclear what caused the pipe to burst.

"Crews have just been focusing on trying to repair it and after the repair is complete, we'll look back and see exactly what happened," Smith said Sunday afternoon.

"But they've just been focusing on trying to get the repair done as quickly and safely as possible and not focusing on what caused it."

The utility was asking residents in some neighbourhoods to minimize their use of running water, toilet flushing and doing laundry. The utility said following these actions would reduce pressure on the wastewater system.

The affected areas included part of the Fairmount and Westmount neighbourhoods, as well as around Flinn Park and the Halifax Shopping Centre.