Reminder: Boil Water Advisory – Igloolik, Whale Cove, and Pond Inlet
Public Health Advisory
Reminder: Boil Water Advisory – Igloolik, Whale Cove, and Pond Inlet
The Department of Health reminds all residents of Igloolik, Whale Cove, and Pond Inlet, to boil their water before consumption until further notice.
This is a precautionary 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.
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