Igloolik boil-water advisory continues

Nunavut's Department of Health is supporting a boil-water advisory issued by the hamlet last week, but says the advisory is a precaution only.

Igloolik is currently experiencing water problems as its reservoir is low and much of it is frozen.Some people have found unidentified organisms in their water.

Until further notice, residents are advised to boil all water for one minute before drinking it or using it for:

• preparing baby formula,
• making juice or ice cubes,
• cooking,
• washing fruits and vegetables,
• or brushing teeth.

The advisory applies to melted ice as well as tap water.