City-wide boil-water advisory remains in effect after Iqaluit water shutdown
The City of Iqaluit says all residents on piped water service were subject to a precautionary boil-water advisory after a city-wide water shutdown on Saturday, Sept. 5. The City’s current notices page does not list a subsequent city-wide lift notice. Residents affected by the interruption should boil water used for consumption for at least one full minute until the City announces the advisory has been lifted. Source↗
What happened
The City announced on Sept. 4 that water service would be shut down city-wide, for all Iqaluit properties on piped water, from about 6 a.m. to noon on Sept. 5 for necessary water-infrastructure work. It said a drop in water pressure automatically triggers a precautionary boil-water advisory from Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer. Source↗
Why it matters
The advisory applies broadly across piped-water Iqaluit, rather than only to a listed group of civic addresses. The City recommends bringing water to a rolling boil for one full minute before using it for drinking, infant formula, juices, ice, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking, or brushing teeth. Source↗
What happens next
The City says it will issue a public service announcement after the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer informs it that the advisory has been lifted. As of Sunday, Sept. 6, the City’s current notices index still lists the Sept. 4 city-wide advisory and no later city-wide lift notice. Source↗
Important details
This is distinct from the Sept. 3 lift notice covering only 4065A-D, 4065 E-H and 4096B. For urgent water issues or no water pressure after hours, the City directs residents to Dispatch at 867-979-5650. Source↗
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