Recreation

Drinking Water Update – Additional Potable Water Available

The City of Iqaluit has potable bottles of water available for residents on Monday, October 25th, Tuesday, October 26th, and Wednesday, October 27th, 2021.

- Nakasuk School parking lot, from 5:00PM to 7:30PM
- AWG Complex parking lot, from 5:00PM to 7:30PM

Household limits will be in effect throughout the water distribution. We recommend that this water be used for consumption only.

News Release

Water Quality Emergency – Investigation Update
October 22, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit continues to make progress on its investigation into the drinking water quality issue.  The Do Not Consume order remains in effect until further notice.

The quality and quantity of Iqaluit’s water supply is of the utmost importance to the City.  The City of Iqaluit is doing everything in its power to ensure that residents have safe and reliable drinking water. 

Residents Urged to Stay Away from Water Treatment Plant

The City of Iqaluit is urging residents to stay away from the Water Treatment Plant as this is an active work, construction and remediation site and members of the public should not be trying to interfere at this location.

The City would also like to remind residents that Lake Geraldine is a protected water source and residents should not walk their dogs, hike, camp, or use any recreational vehicles in the Lake Geraldine area.

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Drinking Water Update – Additional Potable Water Available

The City of Iqaluit has potable bottles of water available for residents over the weekend at the following times and locations:

Saturday October 23, 2021 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Nakasuk School and the Arctic Winter Games Arena Complex

Sunday October 24, 2021 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM at Nakasuk School and the Arctic Winter Games Arena Complex

Media Advisory

Press Release - Results of Additional City of Iqaluit Water Testing
October 21, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise of a press conference for Friday, October 22, 2021 regarding the results of our recent water tests.

The press conference will be at 5:00PM EST

The press conference will take place in City council chambers

Public Service Announcement

Trucked Services - Tank Cleaning and Water-flushing Schedule and Instructions
October 22, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut