Plateau remains under emergency water shutdown and boil-water advisory, City says
The City of Iqaluit issued an August 12 notice saying an emergency water shutdown and precautionary boil-water advisory are in effect for Plateau. The City said crews were addressing an urgent water-infrastructure issue and expected to restore water around 6 p.m., but the notice does not identify affected streets or addresses.
What happened
The City says the shutdown is unplanned and applies to Plateau. It says a pressure drop automatically triggers a precautionary boil-water advisory from Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer for residences affected by the interruption. The City published a substantially identical Plateau notice on August 11; the August 12 notice is the current posted update. SourceCity of Iqaluit↗
Why it matters
Affected households should boil water intended for drinking, infant formula, juice or ice, fruit and vegetables, cooking, and tooth-brushing for at least one full minute. The notice gives a neighbourhood-wide area rather than a street or civic-address list, so Plateau residents may need to confirm whether their building is affected.
What happens next
The City says it will issue another public-service announcement once the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer tells it the advisory has been lifted. As of the City notices page checked on August 12, no lifting notice for this August 12 Plateau advisory was listed. Residents can contact City Public Works at 867-979-5630 during business hours or City Dispatch at 867-979-5650 after hours for urgent water issues.
Important details
Status: active advisory in the City’s August 12 notice; restoration was estimated for approximately 6 p.m. on August 12, not guaranteed. Cause: an urgent water-infrastructure issue. The City says water may be boiled in a pot or a kettle without an automatic shut-off. The notice does not state a repair location, affected-address count, or confirmed restoration time.
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