09/02/2026
🚰 WATER CONSERVATION REQUEST - DARES LAKE DAM BREACH
Residents and businesses connected to the Town of Lunenburg water system are being asked to immediately conserve water and reduce all non-essential water use.
Emergency officials continue to respond to the Dares Lake dam breach while monitoring impacts to the municipal water supply.
Please prioritize water use for essential needs such as drinking, cooking, sanitation, and hygiene.
There is currently no immediate risk to the public and no evacuation orders are in effect.
Residents are asked to avoid the Dares Lake area so emergency personnel and contractors can work safely.
Residents can stay informed through:
• Lunenburg REMO - Regional Emergency Management Organization
• Town of Lunenburg Facebook
• REMO Information Line: 902-530-7366 (REMO)
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
