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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:

Recreation Management Software Change – ActiveNet Communities

Please be advised that starting October 10th, the City of Iqaluit Recreation Department will be transitioning its Recreation Management Software to ActiveNet Communities. As of this date, Max Galaxy will no longer be operational, and the website will no longer be functional.

The link to the new website is https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/iqaluitrecreation/home

City of Iqaluit Responds to Social Media Posts about Drinking Water

The City of Iqaluit is responding to concerns on social media that were posted this past weekend about an odor in the drinking water. The City tests and monitors drinking water daily. All test results are satisfactory.

The City takes these concern seriously and has been in contact with Public Health throughout the weekend. Drinking water is disinfected using chlorine (and ultraviolet light) as such, slight chlorine odours may be present in the water.