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Public Service Announcement

Boil Water Advisory Lifted Citywide

May 09, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

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

Public Service Announcement
Hot Spot at Landfill – Update VII
May 9, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that the landfill is operating at normal operations and that the road to the deep sea port has been reopened.

Residents are asked to refrain from calling dispatch to report steam or smoking from the landfill – as these are an expected result of the ongoing treatment of hot spots. Please only call dispatch to report active flames at the landfill.

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Public Service Announcement
Road Signage Changes
May 9, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents of an upcoming change to traffic signalization near the Joamie Court Subdivision.

The City will be removing two traffic signs located on Niaqungusiariaq:

• The “No left turn” sign as you are heading north on Niaqungusiariaq advising motorist that they cannot enter on to Joamie Court by turn left while traveling on north on Niaqungusiariaq (blue triangle on image below).

Public Service Announcement
Temporary Boil Water Advisory – All of Iqaluit
May 6, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised that due to a mechanical failure, the City of Iqaluit is issuing a temporary boil water advisory for all residents.

During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute.

It is essential that all water be boiled for the following uses:

Public Service Announcement

Water Quality Emergency Final Investigation Report to Council

May 5, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit is currently bypassing all tanks in the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) while maintaining disinfection through Ultraviolet light and Chlorine.  This bypass is expected to remain in operation until a permanent tank solution is implemented. The drinking water continues to be safe to consume.  

Public Service Announcement
Emergency Preparedness Week - 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness 
May 5, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The week of May 1 – 7, 2022 is the National Emergency Preparedness Week.

The City of Iqaluit encourages residences to practice emergency preparedness.

Public Service Announcement
Hot Spot at Landfill – Update VII
May 5, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents that the landfill will revert back to normal operations, except metal disposal, on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

The road to the deep sea port will remain closed until the morning of Monday, May 9, 2022 to allow for the repair of the landfill fence.