Public Service Announcement Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory 

607, 609, 611, 613, 616, 619 ,621, 622, 624, 626, 760, 761, 923, 924, 926 and 927

Please be advised of a water shut down on Thursday, May 25th, 2023 starting at 7:00 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 607, 609, 611, 613, 616, 619, 621, 622, 624, 626, 760, 761, 923, 924, 926 and 927.

Following the shutdown, the City of Iqaluit is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory for the above addresses.

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.

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For additional information, please contact:

Sue Avery - Public Works Clerk - City of Iqaluit - 867-979-5630 | s.avery@iqaluit.ca

To report an urgent water issue (city water main leak or no water pressure) after hours contact: City Dispatch 867-979-5650