Recreation

Additional Water Shipments Arriving in Iqaluit

The City of Iqaluit would like to notify residents that additional bottled water will be arriving into Iqaluit this afternoon.

The Government of Nunavut has a shipment of approximately 89,000 liters of water that should arrive within multiple shipments today. An additional 42,000 liters of water will be arriving next week.

In addition to this allotment, Agnico Eagle Mines will be delivering approximately 15,000 liters of water to Iqaluit as well. The City is expecting this shipment to arrive today.

Water Advisory Access to Information

The City of Iqaluit would like to remind residents that all City of Iqaluit related information regarding the water advisory can be found in the following locations:

- The City of Iqaluit website under the “Notices” section
 https://www.iqaluit.ca/notices

Drinking Water Update – Additional Potable Water Available

The City of Iqaluit has received several thousand litres of potable water, in 4L containers, on this afternoon’s flight. Water distribution centres will be set up at the following locations today, October 14th, 2021:

- Building 901 (Arnaitok Arena) parking lot, from 3:30PM to 8:00PM
- AWG Complex parking lot, from 3:30PM to 8:00PM

Drinking Water Update – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

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.

2021 Volunteer Appreciation Awards

The 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Awards are being held on Thursday, November 18th, 2021.

If you know of a person that deserves recognition for their contribution to the community, we would love to hear from you! Digital nominations can be filled out online here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V8GF3GM

Or if you prefer to print and write them out – the forms can be found online here: