Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the province will be waiving well-water testing fees for residents affected by the wildfires in the province.

In an update with reporters Monday, Houston said testing kits will be available on Tuesday for pickup at the fire station at 2050 Hammonds Plains Rd. and at the Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change offices in Bridgewater and Yarmouth.

Houston said people should only pick up a well testing kit if they live in an area impacted by the wildfires and …