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Drinking Water Update – Do Not Drink Water Quality Advisory

Public Service Announcement

Drinking Water Update - City seeks assistance from the public, asks residents to report odor in drinking water

October 10, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City continues to investigate concerns from residents regarding reports of a fuel odor in the drinking water.  The City of Iqaluit continues to investigate, test and monitor our drinking water daily.  No water quality advisory is being issued at this time. Drinking water testing to date are satisfactory.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted Citywide

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

For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630

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

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory – All of Iqaluit

Please be advised of a water shut down for all of Iqaluit on Wednesday, September 01, 2021 from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to allow for the replacement of key valves to our water infrastructure. This work will ensure that valves are functioning as intended which will allow staff to better isolate sections of pipe during water shut downs for future repairs.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Lower Iqaluit

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: 100s, 200s, 300s.

For more information during business hours contact:

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

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

Public Service Announcement

Boil Water Advisory in Lower Iqaluit

August 4, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a boil water advisory in Lower Iqaluit on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Location of boil water advisory: 100s, 200s, 300s.

This is a precautionary measure due to a break in the water line during a repair to our water infrastructure.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Happy Valley

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

For more information during business hours contact:

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

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

Water Shut Down and Boil Water Advisory in Happy Valley

Please be advised of a water shut down in the Happy Valley on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 from approximately 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to allow for a repair to the water infrastructure.

Location of water interruption: Happy Valley

The City of Iqaluit is issuing a boil water advisory for these residents.

This is a precautionary measure due to a break in the water line during a repair to our water infrastructure.

Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Lower Iqaluit​

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

For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
City of Iqaluit
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca
867-979-5630

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