Boil Water Advisory – Arviat

September 09, 2019

The Department of Health is issuing a boil water advisory for the Hamlet of Arviat.

This is a precautionary measure due to unsatisfactory test results.

During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute.

It is essential 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.

It is not necessary to boil water used for anything other than the above list.

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Media Contact:

Alison Griffin
Manager of Communications
Department of Health
(867) 975-5949
agriffin@gov.nu.ca

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