Iqaluit water shut down Sept. 10 for infrastructure work, boil advisory issued

The City of Iqaluit has announced a water shut down on September 10, from approximately 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to allow for necessary water infrastructure work. The interruption affects the areas numbered 400 – 500, 523 – 588 and 1601 – 1992.

When water pressure drops, the Chief Public Health Officer of Nunavut automatically issues a precautionary boil water advisory. If the water interruption affects your residence, you are under a precautionary boil water advisory.

During a precautionary boil water advisory, the City recommends that all water for consumption is brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute. It is recommended that all water be boiled for the following uses: drinking; preparing infant formulas; preparing juices and ice cubes; washing fruits and vegetables; cooking; or brushing of teeth.

Water can be boiled either in a pot or kettle on a stove or an electric kettle without an automatic shut-off. The City of Iqaluit will release a Public Service Announcement when the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted.

When the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer informs the City of Iqaluit that the advisory is lifted, we will inform residents.

For additional information, please contact Briana Shaimaiyuk-Baines, Public Works Clerk, City of Iqaluit, at 867-979-5630 or B.Shaimaiyuk-Baines@iqaluit.ca. To report an urgent water issue (city water main leak or no water pressure) after hours, contact City Dispatch at 867-979-5650.