Public Service Announcement Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 609,611,613,615,616,619,622,624,626,923, 924,926,927

Public Service Announcement

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory –

609,611,613,615,616,619,622,624,626,923, 924,926,927

Please be advised of a water shut down on Friday, February 24, 2023 from approximately 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 609,611,613,615,616,619,622,624,626,923, 924,926,927

Once water is restored, all affected locations are under a boil water advisory.

The City of Iqaluit is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory for these locations after the shutdown: 609,611,613,615,616,619,622,624,626,923, 924,926,927

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: 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