Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 89, 99, 100’s, 200’s, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 337, 339, 341, and 343

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 89, 99, 100’s, 200’s, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 337, 339, 341, and 343
November 18, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Thursday, November 20, from approximately 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 89, 99,100’s, 200’s, 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 315, 316, 317, 318, 320, 337, 339, 341, and 343.

When water pressure drops, the Chief Public Health Officer of Nunavut automatically issues a precautionary boil water advisory. If this water interruption affects your residence, you are under a precautionary boil water advisory.

When the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer informs the City of Iqaluit that the advisory is lifted, we will inform residents.

During a precautionary boil water advisory, the City 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:

Briana Shaimaiyuk-Baines
Public Works Clerk
City of Iqaluit
867-979-5630 | B.Shaimaiyuk-Baines@iqaluit.ca

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