Water advisories

Public Service Announcement
Boil Water Advisory Lifted 496, 498, 500, 1669, 1670, 1671, 1673
March 22, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following locations: 496, 498, 500, 1669, 1670, 1671, 1673.

For more information during business hours contact:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory –

1104ABC, 1107 and 1087

Please be advised of a water shut down to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 1104ABC, 1107 and 1087

The City of Iqaluit will issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the above addresses following the shutdown.

Public Service Announcement
REMINDER: Water Consumption & Conservation– Water Wise Tips
March 20, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents this time of year is very important for the Lake Geraldine Reservoir. Until the snow melts and helps refill the reservoir, there is a limited amount of water available. We all need to reduce water usage where possible. Below are some Water Wise Tips that residents can follow, to help reduce water consumption:

Public Service Announcement
Water Update – 496 498 500 1669 1670 1671 1673
March 14, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The brief water interruption on 496 498 500 1669 1670 1671 1673 has now been resolved.

496 498 500 1669 1670 1671 and 1673 remain under a precautionary boil water advisory.

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.

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory –
496 498 500 1669 1670 1671 1673
March 14, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at approximately 1:00 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 496 498 500 1669 1670 1671 1673

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

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory –
273, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110
March 14, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at approximately 9:00 a.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 273, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110

The City of Iqaluit will issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the above addresses following the shutdown.

Public Service Announcement
Boil Water Advisory Lifted 609,611,613,615,616,619,622,624,626,923, 924,926,927
March 10, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 609,611,613,615,616,619,622,624,626,923, 924,926,927.

For more information during business hours contact:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk 

Public Service Announcement

Water Treatment Plant Progress

Repairs to Iqaluit’s Water Treatment Plant are wrapping up. The contractors responsible for the work expect to recommend to the City of Iqaluit that we apply to the Government of Nunavut for permission to return to using the treatment plant as soon as the end of next week.

The City of Iqaluit has also hired a full time certified water treatment plant operator to supervise the facility and ensure that it operates as designed.

Public Service Announcement
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Plateau
March 9, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: Plateau.

For more information during business hours contact:

Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk 

S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630