Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Nov 16 1647, 1649, 1651, 1653, 1655, 1657, 1659, 1661, 1663, 1665, 1667 + 1669

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – Nov 16
1647, 1649, 1651, 1653, 1655, 1657, 1659, 1661, 1663, 1665, 1667 + 1669
November 14, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow for necessary water infrastructure work.

Location of water interruption: 1647, 1649, 1651, 1653, 1655, 1657, 1659, 1661, 1663, 1665, 1667 + 1669

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

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:
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