Boil Water Advisory – Baker Lake

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

This is a precautionary measure due to high turbidity levels.

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; and
• 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:

Scott Hitchcox
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
shitchcox@gov.nu.ca

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