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💧 Looking After Your Private Well Water

Details: Published: Thursday, 25 June 2026 13:36

If your home is on a private well, regular water testing is one of the best ways to help protect your drinking water. Water can look, smell, and taste perfectly normal, even when testing is recommended.

We've put together this quick reference guide with information on:

When to test your well water

What to test for

What your results may mean

Where to find additional resources

Many water quality concerns can be identified through routine testing, and treatment options are available for most issues. It's also important to remember that private wells are the responsibility of the property owner, including regular testing, maintenance, and any treatment that may be required.

We hope you find this resource helpful.

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Morvan Road Closed Landfill Environmental Assessment Report

Details: Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 12:52

The Town of Shelburne is pleased to share the final Environmental Assessment Report prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited regarding the closed first-generation landfill located at Morvan Road.

The report summarizes environmental investigations completed between July 2025 and Spring 2026, including soil sampling, groundwater monitoring, surface water testing, and a voluntary residential well sampling program. The purpose of this work was to better understand environmental conditions at and around the former landfill site and to provide recommendations for future monitoring and management.

Recognizing the importance of this matter to residents, particularly members of the South End community, the Town is committed to making technical information available in a transparent and accessible manner. To assist with understanding the findings, Dillon Consulting has also prepared an Executive Summary that presents the results in plain language.

Residents are encouraged to review both the Executive Summary and the Full Report. The Town will continue to share information regarding future monitoring activities and next steps as they become available.

To view Executive Summary and Full Report click here.

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Town Hall- June 24, 2026, 6pm

Details: Published: Friday, 12 June 2026 19:09

Town of Shelburne Town Hall – South End Community Water Quality & Morvan Road Dump Water Testing Results

The Town of Shelburne invites residents to attend an upcoming Town Hall focused on water quality in the South End Community and the recent water testing results related to the Morvan Road Dump.

Over the past several months, the Town of Shelburne, the South End Environmental Injustice Society (SEED), and the Black Loyalist Heritage Society have been working together to better understand community concerns related to water quality and the remediation of the Morvan Road Dump.

Representatives from Dillon Consulting and Rural Water Watch will be on hand to present findings, explain the testing process and results, and answer questions from residents.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Shelburne Community Centre
63 King Street, Shelburne, NS

This is an opportunity to hear directly from the experts, ask questions, and learn more about the work that has been undertaken to better understand local water quality concerns.

If you require accessibility accommodations or have questions, please contact the Town of Shelburne at 902-875-2991. Accommodation requests should be submitted by June 23, 2026.

Request for Proposals: Visitor Information Centre

Details: Published: Thursday, 04 June 2026 10:59

RFP can be found here

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