Public Service Announcement Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Dec 24 630, 794, 902, 911, 913, 922, 924, 933, 935, 944, 946, 1025, 1026, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1034, 1056, 1057

Public Service Announcement

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Dec 24

630, 794, 902, 911, 913, 922, 924, 933, 935, 944, 946, 1025, 1026, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1034, 1056, 1057

Please be advised of a water shut down on Sunday, December 24th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 630, 794, 902, 911, 913, 922, 924, 933, 935, 944, 946, 1025, 1026, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1034, 1056, 1057

The Government of Nunavut will issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the above addresses following the shutdown.

During a precautionary boil water advisory, the Health Department recommends that all water for consumption is brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute.

It is recommended that all water be boiled for the following uses:

• drinking;
• preparing infant formulas;
• preparing juices and ice cubes;
• washing fruits and vegetables;
• cooking; or
• brushing of teeth.

Water can be boiled either in a pot or kettle on a stove or an electric kettle without an automatic shut-off.

The City of Iqaluit will release a Public Service Announcement when the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted.

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For additional information, please contact:

All inquiries about the status of the boil water advisory should be directed to:

Danarae Sommerville - Communications Coordinator – Government of Nunavut Health 867-975-5712 dsommerville1@gov.nu.ca

To report an urgent water issue (city water main leak or no water pressure) after hours contact: City Dispatch 867-979-5650