Iqaluit Tap Water

• Iqaluit says trace amounts of fuel found in drinking water again

  The City of Iqaluit had already confirmed it was investigating after residents complained they could smell fuel in their tap water again.

  Canada

  Jan 14, 2022
  
• Iqaluit drinking water deemed safe again after 60-day do-not-consume order

  Residents of the Nunavut territorial capital were told on Oct. 12 not to drink tap water after fuel was detected in the city's supply.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
  
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• Iqaluit frustrated still unable to drink tap water after nearly 2 months

  On Oct. 12, the city declared a state of emergency when fuel was found in the water supply. Residents had complained the water coming out of their taps smelled like fuel.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2021
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• Underground fuel spill likely responsible for Iqaluit water contamination: officials

  Iqaluit city officials say they found signs of a historic spill next to the water treatment plant in an inaccessible hole in the ground.

  Environment

  Oct 26, 2021
• Canadian military arrives in Iqaluit to assist with clean drinking water crisis

  Iqaluit's 8,000 residents haven't been able to consume tainted tap water for nearly two weeks after fuel was found in samples.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2021