Iqaluit lifts boil water advisory for three water zones

The City of Iqaluit says the precautionary advisory no longer applies to locations numbered 89 to 162, 194 to 199 and 259 to 339.

Iqaluit, NU

By Emma Sullivan Local & Municipal Published 5 October 2026, 21:10 UTC Written up 7 October 2026 1 source 1 min read

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The City of Iqaluit says the precautionary boil water advisory has been lifted for locations numbered 89 to 162, 194 to 199 and 259 to 339. The city issued the notice on Oct. 5, 2026.¹

Residents can reach the city during business hours through public works clerk Briana Shaimaiyuk-Baines at 867-979-5630 or B.Shaimaiyuk-Baines@iqaluit.ca. Urgent water issues after hours, such as a city water main leak or no water pressure, go to City Dispatch at 867-979-5650.¹

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