Boil Water Advisory – Arctic Bay

Press Release

The Department of Health is advising residents of Arctic Bay to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure due to high turbidity (cloudy water) 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; 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 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
Communication Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
pessoh@gov.nu.ca

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