Provincial regulator approves rate hike for customers of Halifax Water in 2026
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This article was published 16/12/2025 (289 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
HALIFAX – Halifax Water customers are facing a rate hike in the new year following a decision by a provincial regulator.
The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board has approved a rate increase of at least 20 per cent, starting on Jan. 1, pending a final review.
Halifax Water said in their application that they need to raise their rates to cover inflation and upkeep of aging infrastructure.
The Canadian Infrastructure Council says over 10 per cent of wastewater systems nationally were in poor condition, requiring substantial work to avoid failure in the short-term.
The utility is required to submit a compliance report before the regulator gives its final approval.
However, the board has already denied the utility’s proposed increase of 35.6 per cent saying it would constitute “rate shock” for customers.
Halifax Water must also follow some directives from the board, including updating its Rate Affordability Study and finding better ways to deal with its debt.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 16, 2025.