Water Utility

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Construction of Forbes Lake in 1912

In 1887, water was supplied from the East River by a pump house in Plymouth
In 1912, Forbes Lake was developed
Forbes Lake covers 72 hectares
In 1941, chlorine disinfection was introduced to the system
The Water Treatment Plant commissioning took place in August of 2000
A Defused Air Flotation Plant, it was the largest of its kind in Eastern Canada at the time of construction
The Forbes Lake Watershed was designated a Protected Watershed area in May of 2003
The Water Treatment Plant serves a population of about 15,000 people
Design Maximum Production is 15,500 m3/day; Daily Average consumption 8200 m3/day
The Water Treatment Plant has exceeded Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines for 9 consecutive years
The New Glasgow Water Utility is a regulated water utility; rates are set by the Utility and Review Board
The Utility is also regulated by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment
Water Quality Report (link to report)
The New Glasgow Water Utility also works closely with the East River Environmental Control Centre
Boil Water Advisory Instructions When Required

The New Glasgow Water Utility is a member of the following organizations:

Atlantic Canada Water Works Association (ACWWA)
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Craig Gerrior
Water Treatment & Supply Manager

Craig has had 15 years of experience in Water Treatment. He began his career with the Town of Truro in 2000 and joined the Town of New Glasgow in 2002.
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