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Critical Water Conservation - Dares Lake Dam Breach Update 3
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Published: Thursday, 03 September 2026 09:04
Response efforts resumed this morning at the Dares Lake dam outside the Town of Lunenburg following a pause overnight due to darkness and site safety considerations.
Today's priority is restoring safe access to the site so crews, contractors, and engineers can continue response efforts, assess critical infrastructure affected by the breach, and determine next steps for protecting the Town of Lunenburg's water supply.
Water conservation remains critical. Residents and businesses connected to the Town of Lunenburg municipal water system are asked to reduce water use to essential purposes only, including:
- Drinking
- Cooking
- Sanitation
- Hygiene
Every litre conserved helps preserve the community's available water supply while emergency crews work to protect critical water infrastructure.
Residents are reminded to stay away from the Dares Lake area and allow emergency personnel, contractors, and heavy equipment operators to work safely.
As a precaution, the public school in Lunenburg is closed today. Local organizations and critical service providers have been advised of the situation and are implementing contingency plans as appropriate.
Local fire services, which typically rely on hydrants, will transition to rural firefighting operations if required. Water tankers and mutual aid resources are available and will be utilized as needed.
Emergency officials continue to monitor conditions, assess impacts to the municipal water system, and plan for a range of contingencies should additional measures become necessary.
Should municipal water service be temporarily disrupted, community support measures will be activated to assist customers connected to the Town of Lunenburg municipal water system.
There is currently no immediate risk to public safety.Residents are encouraged to monitor official communication channels for updates and information as the situation evolves:
- Lunenburg County REMO Facebook
- Lunenburg County REMO and municipal websites and social media channels
- The REMO public information line at 902-530-7366 (REMO) for recorded updates when available.Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Updates will be made when new information becomes available.
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