Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 100’s, 200’s and 300‘s

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 100’s, 200’s and 300‘s
June 07, 2022- Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 100’s, 200’s and 300’s.

The City of Iqaluit is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory for the above addresses.

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 in either a pot or kettle on a stove or an electric kettle without an automatic shut-off. It is not necessary to boil water for anything other than the above list.

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

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For additional information, please contact:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
City of Iqaluit
867-979-5630 | s.avery@iqaluit.ca

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