Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

Public Service Announcement

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

February 5, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

Please be advised of a water shut down on February 6, from approximately 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

 

Location of water interruption: 173, 172A-D, 174A-D, 176A-D, 185A-F, 187A-F, 189A-F, 650A-F, 655, 656A-F, 657, 660A-F, 661, 670A-D, 671A-D, 673A-F, 674, 675A-D, 676, 677A-D, 679A-F, 681A-D, 683A-F, 685A, 685, 687A-E, 689A-E, 691A-E, 692, 901, 902, 917A-H.

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