Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Happy Valley

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Happy Valley
June 13, 2025 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Friday, June 13, from approximately 10:00AM to 11:00AM to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: Happy Valley

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