Boil water advisory – Kimmirut

Public Health Advisory
Boil water advisory – Kimmirut

The Department of Health is advising all residents of Kimmirut to boil their water before consumption until further notice due to coliform bacteria 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:

• 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.

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Media Contact:

Danarae Sommerville
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
@email