The drought continues to affect wells in the South Shore.
With provincial parks set to close on October 27, that will leave some people looking for a place to shower and get water.
Some provincial parks in central and western N.S. will stay open after camping season until Oct. 27 to provide potable water and showers. pic.twitter.com/BOehYeI0VY
— NS Natural Resources (@NS_DNR) September 29, 2016
Number provided by the department of natural resources show up to 50 people per day were using the parks to cope with the water shortage.
That was at the Islands park in Shelburne County.
Risser’s Beach in Lunenburg County saw the least use as only 2-3 people per day were showering or drawing water there.
A DNR spokesperson says if people still need access to the parks, they could remain open past the 27th, but temperatures would have to remain above freezing.
A decision on extending the park season is expected within the next week.
Number of people using showers and potable water at provincial parks each day. Provided by Department of Natural Resources.
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Lunenburg County
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Rissers Beach
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2-3 people/day
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Graves Island
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20-30 people/day
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Queen’s County
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Thomas Raddall
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4-5 people/day
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Shelburne County
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The Islands
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40-50 people/day
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