Public Service Announcement Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Dec 1

Public Service Announcement

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Dec 1

400 to 500, 523 to 547, 1600 to 1692

Please be advised of a water shut down on Friday, December 1st, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 400 - 500, 523 - 547, 1600 - 1692

The Government of Nunavut will issue a precautionary boil water advisory for the above addresses following the shutdown.

During a precautionary boil water advisory, the Health Department 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:

All inquiries about the status of the boil water advisory should be directed to: Danarae Sommerville - Communications Coordinator – Government of Nunavut Health 867-975-5712 dsommerville1@gov.nu.ca

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