Iqaluit News
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Iqaluit has lost at least 6M litres of water due to issues with system, city saysThe city shut down all water services on Saturday while crews repaired the water line near the Astro Hill complex where a major leak had been reported early that morning.CanadaFeb 7, 2023
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Arctic security depends on Iqaluit water quality, Nunavut MP saysLori Idlout says federal investments in the North have often been inadequate to meet all of the infrastructure needs of communities.CanadaSep 5, 2022
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Nunavut ends state of emergency over water shortage in IqaluitThe territory declared the emergency earlier in August to ensure its capital could get necessary regulatory approvals to begin replenishing its reservoir.CanadaAug 30, 2022
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Nunavut announces state of emergency over Iqaluit water shortageIqaluit declared its own state of emergency last week due to a lack of precipitation and flows into the Apex River, its secondary water resupply source, being at a 40-year-low.CanadaAug 19, 2022
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Iqaluit sets up filling station after fuel found in drinking water againIqaluit residents reported smelling fuel in their tap water and the city confirmed trace amounts had entered the distribution network.HealthJan 17, 2022
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Canadian military arrives in Iqaluit to assist with clean drinking water crisisIqaluit's 8,000 residents haven't been able to consume tainted tap water for nearly two weeks after fuel was found in samples.CanadaOct 24, 2021
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