Water Facts

Water Quality Emergency Update – Confirmatory Testing Underway

The City of Iqaluit continues to make progress on its investigation into the drinking water quality issue. The do not consume order remains in effect until further notice.

The quality and quantity of Iqaluit’s water supply is of the utmost importance to the City. The City of Iqaluit is doing everything in its power to ensure that residents have safe and reliable drinking water.

Water Quality Emergency- Investigation Update

The City of Iqaluit has made significant progress on its investigation into the drinking water quality issue.

The quality and quantity of Iqaluit’s water supply are of the utmost importance to the City. The City of Iqaluit is doing everything in its power to ensure that residents have safe and reliable drinking water.

News Release

Water Quality Emergency – Investigation Update
October 22, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit continues to make progress on its investigation into the drinking water quality issue.  The Do Not Consume order remains in effect until further notice.

The quality and quantity of Iqaluit’s water supply is of the utmost importance to the City.  The City of Iqaluit is doing everything in its power to ensure that residents have safe and reliable drinking water. 

Residents Urged to Stay Away from Water Treatment Plant

The City of Iqaluit is urging residents to stay away from the Water Treatment Plant as this is an active work, construction and remediation site and members of the public should not be trying to interfere at this location.

The City would also like to remind residents that Lake Geraldine is a protected water source and residents should not walk their dogs, hike, camp, or use any recreational vehicles in the Lake Geraldine area.

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Media Advisory

Press Release - Results of Additional City of Iqaluit Water Testing
October 21, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise of a press conference for Friday, October 22, 2021 regarding the results of our recent water tests.

The press conference will be at 5:00PM EST

The press conference will take place in City council chambers

Public Service Announcement

Trucked Services - Tank Cleaning and Water-flushing Schedule and Instructions
October 22, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Public Service Announcement

Update on Water Distribution – Businesses
October 21, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit would like to notify business owners that starting Thursday, October 21, 2021, the City of Iqaluit will commence delivery of river water to businesses.  Business owners must contact the water hotline at 867-979-5603, to register their business for delivery. 

Deliveries of water will occur between the hours of 8:00am and 11:00am, Monday to Friday. 

Public Service Announcement

City Flushing Lines in Water Distribution System
October 20, 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 for the remainder of the week. Some residents may even experience stronger odors than before – this is expected during the flushing process.

An additional update will be provided on Monday, October 25th, 2021 regarding the flushing status.

Public Service Announcement

Drinking Water Update – Additional Potable Water Available
October 20, 2021 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit has potable bottles of water available for residents on Wednesday, October 20th, Thursday, October 21st, and Friday, October 22nd 2021.

-           Nakasuk School parking lot, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM

-           AWG Complex parking lot, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM

State of Emergency – Extended to October 27, 2021

The Iqaluit City Council has extended the state of emergency due to the local water crisis effective as of 12 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

During a City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 19, Council approved the extension of the state of emergency. CAO Amy Elgersma will continue to act as the Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator.

In a state of emergency, the Emergency Measures Act allows the City to "do any act and take any measure the municipal Corporation considers necessary".