Public Service Announcement Water Update – 619, 621, 624, 626, 923, 924, 926, 927 and 961

Public Service Announcement

Water Update – 619, 621, 624, 626, 923, 924, 926, 927 and 961

The brief water interruption for 619, 621, 624, 626, 923, 924, 926, 927 and 961 has now been resolved.

619, 621, 624, 626, 923, 924, 926, 927 and 961 remain 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.

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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