Stop the
Water Hike

Stop the Water Hike is a community-focused campaign powered by neighbours, families, small businesses, and community organizations standing together to protect our city.

Halifax Water’s proposed 36.6% increase to your water bill is more than just a number; it’s a real threat to our local economy, our homes, and our way of life. At a time when costs are rising everywhere, this hike risks pushing families, renters, and businesses past their limit.

Water isn’t a luxury. It’s an essential service. Everyone deserves safe, reliable, and affordable water. Your voice matters. Sign the following form to help stop the water rate hike today.

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What’s at Stake for Halifax

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Affordability: Water is a basic need. When rates go up, so do household bills. For many families and renters already stretched thin, this could be the difference between stability and uncertainty.

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Small and local businesses: From neighbourhood cafés to major employers, businesses rely on affordable water to operate. Steep rate hikes mean higher prices, tough staffing decisions, and, for some, the risk of closing their doors forever.

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Community organizations: Our food banks, shelters, and social organizations are the backbone of support for the most vulnerable. Higher utility costs mean fewer resources for meals, shelter, and care.

This hike threatens to stifle Halifax’s growth, squeeze our local economy, and undermine the spirit that makes our city a great place to live and work.

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Halifax Needs Transparency and Solutions; Not Sudden Hikes

This campaign isn’t about ignoring funding for water infrastructure, it’s about demanding fairness, transparency, and affordability for our community. We’re not asking to defer maintenance or risk water quality. We’re calling for a fair, open process that puts people first. We believe Halifax Water owes residents clear answers about why such a steep rate hike is suddenly needed.

A better way forward ensures that families, businesses, and community organizations are not left to feel the brunt of steep water rate hikes. Join us in calling for a path forward that puts Haligonians first, with transparency and fairness front of mind.

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How You Can Help

Your voice matters and now is the time for Halifax water customers to come together.

Sign up to our campaign using the form and use our email tool to contact key decision-makers such as the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board and Halifax Water.

Together, we can stand up for fair water rates and make a real difference in our community.

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