Boil Water Advisory – Qikiqtarjuaq

January 5, 2025

The Department of Health is advising residents of Qikiqtarjuaq to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure due to water treatment issues.

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.
• 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. Please remember to use all camp stoves outdoors to prevent carbon monoxide from entering your home. The boil water advisory is only for the uses listed above.

The Department of Health will notify the community when the boil water advisory is lifted.

Contact

Pierre Essoh
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
heacommunications@gov.nu.ca

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