Press Release
April 4, 2024
The Department of Health is advising all residents of Kimmirut to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a precautionary measure based on inconsistent levels of chlorine in the water system.
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:
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.
Pierre Essoh
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
pessoh@gov.nu.ca
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