Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 770, 771, 772, 774, 775, 776, 778, 782, 784, 786, 788, 790A/B

Public Service Announcement

Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – 770, 771, 772, 774, 775, 776, 778, 782, 784, 786, 788, 790A/B

November 22, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

Please be advised of a water shut down on Monday, November 25, from approximately 9:00AM to 12:00PM to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 770, 771, 772, 774, 775, 776, 778, 782, 784, 786,, 788, 790A/ B.

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

The City will issue a second Public Service Announcement once the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer has lifted the 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.

 

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For additional information, please contact: Briana Shaimaiyuk-Baines

Public Works Clerk

City of Iqaluit

867-979-5630 | B.Shaimaiyuk-Baines@iqaluit.ca

 

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