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Blizzard information – (867) 979-5300The 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
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.
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
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
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.