Water Update – Upper and Lower Plateau – 5000’s, 5100’s, 5200’s, 5300’s, 504 to 519

Public Service Announcement
Water Update – Upper and Lower Plateau – 5000’s, 5100’s, 5200’s, 5300’s, 504 to 519
September 19, 2023 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The water interruption for Upper and Lower Plateau – 5000’s, 5100’s, 5200’s, 5300’s, 504 to 519 has now been resolved.

Upper and Lower Plateau – 5000’s, 5100’s, 5200’s, 5300’s, 504 to 519 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:
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