An alert was issued early Thursday morning warning all residents who take water directly from Grand Lake to stop using the water immediately. She said she was working with the affected municipalities to ensure residents of the area do not use water from Grand Lake. In a statement, Halifax Water clarified that its tap water remains safe as it doesn't draw from Grand Lake. "There's no effect on Halifax Water customers at all ... their tap water is perfectly safe to drink," said James Campbell, the spokesperson for Halifax Water. The utility does operate three water systems within the same watershed as Grand Lake, including Bomont, Collins Park and Bennery Lake, but none of those systems draw water from Grand Lake.

Source: CBC News June 11, 2021 16:58 UTC