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