Water advisories

Public Service Announcement
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted – Plateau
March 24, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: Plateau

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For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk
City of Iqaluit
867-979-5630 | s.avery@iqaluit.ca

Public Service Announcement
Emergency Water Shutdown Notice - Plateau
March 22, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

A water interruption will be taking place effective immediately due to a water main break.

Location of water interruption: Plateau

These areas 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:

Public Service Announcement
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted Citywide
March 04, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City of Iqaluit advises residents that the precautionary boil water advisory is lifted for the following location: Citywide

For more information during business hours contact:
Sue Avery
Public Works Clerk 
S.Avery@iqaluit.ca | 867-979-5630

Public Service Announcement
Water Discoloration and Precautionary Boil Water Advisory – All of Iqaluit
March 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

The City Of Iqaluit is currently working closely with the Department of Health regarding the discoloured water due to the valve repair this morning. Residents are advised that there are no health concerns with the water, and it is safe to drink.

Public Service Announcement

Boil Water Advisory – All of Iqaluit

March 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised that due to the value repair the City of Iqaluit is now issuing a boil water advisory for all residents.

Public Service Announcement
Water Shut Down – All of Iqaluit
February 28, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Please be advised of a water shut down for all of Iqaluit on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to allow for the replacement of key valves to our water infrastructure. This work will ensure that valves are functioning as intended which will allow staff to better isolate sections of pipe during water shut downs for future repairs.

Location of water interruption: All of Iqaluit

Public Service Announcement
Water Interruption Notice
February 24, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

A water interruption will be taking place February 25, 2022 from approximately 9:00AM to 12:00PM to allow for repairs.

Location of water interruption: #676, #683, #681, #679, #677, #675, #673, #671, #672, #670, #358, #171, #173, #177, #179, #181, #176, #174, #172

Public Service Announcement

Water Interruption Notice for 1088 and 1091

February 16, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

A planned water interruption will be taking place February 18, 2022 from approximately 7:00PM to 11:00PM to allow for repairs.

Location of water interruption: #1088 and #1091

Precautionary boil water recommendation for the following area: #1088, #1091

Water Quality Update

• The multi-tank bypass remains in operation

• The raw water from Lake Geraldine is subject to Ultra-Violet primary and chlorine secondary disinfection followed by straining prior to being discharged to the City’s reservoirs and distribution system.

• The bypass is expected to remain in operation until the permanent tank solution is installed

• A team of engineering specialists were on site to assess the condition of the Water Treatment Plant concrete tanks

Water Delivery Schedule Disruption

The City of Iqaluit would like to advise residents on trucked-water of a schedule disruption due repairs required to one of the City water trucks.

With this vehicle taken out of our fleet for a short period, residents can expect potential delays in water deliveries on February 04, 2022. All residents will receive water on Friday; however, there could be a time delay to the normal route schedule.