Boil water advisory – Whale Cove
August 13, 2015 – Update
Iqaluit, NU
The Department of Health issued a boil water advisory on Thursday, July 24, 2015, for the community of Whale Cove.
The boil water advisory remains in effect.
Until further notice all residents in the affected area of Whale Cove must boil their water before consumption.
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 teeth
Water can be boiled either in a pot or kettle, on a stove, or in 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:
Audrey Lemieux
Communication and Social Marketing Analyst
Department of Health
867-975-5949
alemieux@gov.nu.ca
NT4
