Residents

Temporary Change- Trucked Services Route

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents on Trucked Services of a temporary change to the delivery schedule, while water is drawn from the Sylvia Grinnell River.

Until further notice, the three water trucks on the road providing water to those homes on Trucked Services will all start their deliveries in Apex, working their way back towards Iqaluit. Changing the route in this way has allowed for more efficient delivery, resulting in faster service to the community.

Public Service Announcement

Residents Urged to Stay off Frozen Ponds and Lakes    
October 17, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that ice conditions on lakes and ponds within the municipality are not safe at this time of the year due to noticeable thin ice and open water.

Public Service Announcement

City Flushing Lines in Water Distribution System
October 16, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to notify residents that water line flushing is underway.

Residents may continue to smell fuel in their water until at least Monday afternoon. Some residents may even experience stronger odors than before – this is expected during the flushing process.

An additional update will be provided on Monday regarding the flushing status.

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News Release

Drinking Water Update

October 15, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit has made progress on its investigation of odors found in the drinking water.

Drinking Water Update – Additional Potable Water Available

The City of Iqaluit will have potable bottles of water available for residents on Saturday, October 16th and Sunday, October 17th at the following locations:

- Arctic Winter Games Arena Complex from 1:00PM to 3:00PM or until water is gone
- Nakasuk School parking lot from 1:00PM to 3:00PM or until water is gone

Results of City of Iqaluit Water Testing

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise of an emergency press conference today regarding the results of our recent water tests.

The press conference will be at 5:00PM EST

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