Due to the possibility of petroleum hydrocarbons at the Iqaluit water treatment plant, the Department of Health is advising Iqalummiuq not to consume tap water for drinking or cooking, until further notice.
The Department of Health is working with the City of Iqaluit to monitor the city’s water quality after residents reported a fuel smell in water last week.
The Department of Health would like to let the citizens of Iqaluit know that they are working with the city to address the smell of fuel oil in residents’ water.
Since June 14, 2014, Iqaluit’s air quality has been monitored in relation to the dump fire. Conditions in Iqaluit remain unchanged; this advisory reflects the most up-to-date information, with monitoring results up to July 28, 2014.
The COVID-19 vaccine is Nunavut’s best protection against this virus, and all Nunavummiut are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.