Public Service Announcement Plateau Water Update - Evening

Public Service Announcement

Plateau Water Update - Evening

Public Works teams are currently re-pressurizing the water mains, and service will be gradually restored to the Plateau tonight.

There will be another interruption to service to finish the repair, beginning at around 10am tomorrow, February 25. Thank you for your patience.

A Precautionary Boil Water Order is in place for the Plateau.

The City will inform you when the precautionary boil water order is lifted.

While under a precautionary boil water, please follow these instructions.

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 would like to thank you for your patience during this interruption of water service during this time.

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