Are you experiencing a dry well? The following resources are available for District of Lunenburg residents.
Water Supply Upgrade Program
STARTING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Applications for the Water Supply Upgrade Program can be submitted directly to the Municipality.
Our Water Supply Upgrade Program offers low-interest financing for systems that can improve the supply of potable water for homes in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg.
The list of eligible water supply upgrades includes:
- The digging of a new well.
- Installation of rainwater collection and/or storage systems and equipment (e.g., cisterns).
- Installation of a well pump, water line and/or electrical connection to support the function of a water system.
- Systems and equipment designed to improve the supply, use, and conservation of potable water.
Financing terms include:
- A financing period of 5 years.
- An interest rate of two per cent.
- The maximum financing amount will be the lesser of $20,000 or 15 per cent of the assessed value of the Qualifying Property.
Am I eligible?
- You own an existing single-unit or two-unit residential property, or the building is owned by a not-for-profit organization.
- Your property does not have a loan attached for another municipal program (Clean Energy Financing or LaHave Program Septic System).
In 2025 Council introduced a hardship extension option. If your household meets the income threshold under the municipality’s Property Tax Rebate Program, you may qualify to extend repayment up to 10 years.
Have other questions?
Click here to access a fill list of frequently asked questions.
Contact us
Learn more about Water Supply Upgrade Financing:
Call: Kayla Winsor at 902-930-3490
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Water Coupon Program
During periods of draught during the summer months, the District of Lunenburg provides water coupons for drinking and cooking water to municipal residents experiencing dry wells. Municipal residents can pick up coupons at the Municipal Service Building at 10 Allée Champlain in Cookville (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive electronic coupons (must be printed to redeem) and exchange them at various retail locations for water.
When in effect, the program provides 4L of bottled water per person per day up to a maximum of four 4L jugs per day per household. Only households experiencing a clean water shortage are eligible to receive the coupons. Coupons are good for a one-week period. New coupons can be picked up on a weekly basis. Each coupon can be exchanged at select retailers within the Municipality for one 4L jug of water (no substitutes).
Residents of Big and Little Tancook Islands can go to the Municipality of the District of Chester and applicable Chester retail locations for their water coupons and bottles of water.
The locations in which the coupons can be used are:
- Sam’s No Frills, Bridgewater
- The Water Market, Lunenburg
- Nick’s Your Independent Grocer, Mahone Bay
- New Germany Freshmart
- Sobey's Bridgewater
Water Refill Station
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg provides a water filling station near the entrance of the Municipal Services Building, located at 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, to assist residents experiencing dry wells. A second station is planned in partnership with the Town of Lunenburg.
The filling station is available during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is offered in addition to the Water Coupon Program.
Residents are responsible for supplying and cleaning their own water containers prior to use. Water quality can be affected by the condition and handling of containers used for transport and storage.
Showers
When the coupon program is in effect, residents of the District of Lunenburg can access free showers at the LCLC (135 North Park St, Bridgewater). Showers can be accessed by registering at the front desk.