Cape Breton Regional municipality - A Community of Communities

Water Treatment

The CBRM Water Utility operates 8 water treatment plants and three small systems. Treatment processes include pumping, filtering, treatment, clarification for colour, organics, iron, manganese, turbidity and other elements. The Utility treats approximately 13,000,000 gallons of water per day.

 CBRM tap water is tested over 12,000 times a year.

That’s right, each year more than 12,000 individual recorded tests are completed to ensure the safety of CBRM’S tap water. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality meets and exceeds national safety standards for drinking water. Do the math! That’s 1,000 tests a month. 250 tests a week, over 32 tests a day.

A team of dedicated professionals at the CBRM Water Utility stand behind their diligent management practices and rigorous testing. These quality assurance specialists drink CBRM tap water at home and at work and encourage you to do the same. Drinking tap water also helps reduce the millions of bottled water containers that enter the waste stream. You’re encouraged to think about your tap water the next time you’re looking to quench your thirst. Think about the 12,000 tests and the level of confidence the CBRM Water Utility has in its results.