Residents of Liverpool who rely on the Cowie well for water will have to look elsewhere for now.

During weekly testing, the Region of Queens discovered the presence of coliform bacteria and has temporarily closed the well. Regulations from Nova Scotia Environment say the water must pass three consecutive tests before the well can be reopened.

According to Region of Queens Mayor Darlene Norman, the soonest the water could be available may be late next week as there must be three days between each test and the testing facility is closed over the weekend. The municipality suggests anyone concerned about water they have recently taken from the well to dispose of it.

Norman says the municipality has provided bottled water in the past when dry conditions have impacted resident’s wells but won’t be doing so for this temporary well closure as there is plenty of water to go around.

“I would suggest that they reach out to a neighbour or a friend who has good clean water,” said Norman.

The Region of Queens will notify residents once the testing is complete and the Cowie Well is once again cleared for use.

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