Iqualuit’s Drinking Water Finally Safe to Drink Again

Published at: Dec 15 2021 - 10:44 / Updated at: Dec 15 2021 - 10:44

The Nunavut government has lifted its do-not-drink advisory for Iqaluit’s drinking water, according to Nunatsiaq News.

It’s been eight weeks since the government introduced the do-not-drink advisory on Oct. 12, following confirmation that the city’s water supply had been contaminated with petroleum.

All tests done after Oct. 19 show that hydrocarbon levels are either undetectable or within safe levels for drinking, said Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer.