PRINCE RUPERT, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2024 – At the direction of Northern Health, the City is now on a community-wide Boil Water Notice due to bacterial exceedances reported during routine water quality testing. These results are suspected to be due the impacts of construction, and the City is working to prepare a flushing program that will address this quality issue.
Following clear test results and approval from Northern Health, the City will notify the community as soon as the Notice is lifted via all official channels.
What to do in a Boil Water Notice
A Boil Water Notice means that residents and water system users must heat the water to a rapid boil for at least 2-3 minutes then cool and place in a food grade storage container. This must be done in advance of consumption for brushing teeth, drinking and cooking, washing vegetables for consumption raw, and making ice. Use of water for bathing and washing clothes is considered safe without boiling.
Owners of public facilities are requested to post Boil Water Notices at all sinks or drinking water fountains accessible to the public, alternatively, public fountains and taps should be turned off). As opportunities arise they must also advise their clientele verbally of the Boil Water Notice.
We also ask that residents please share this information with your neighbours.
The City has sent this notice to local media and directly to residents via our municipal app and Connect Rocket emergency alert program. If you or someone you know have not subscribed to these services, please do so at https://princerupert.connectrocket.com/.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Veronika Stewart, Manager of Communications, Engagement and Social Development
City of Prince Rupert
Office: (250) 627 0976
Cell: (778) 884 6285
Email:veronika.stewart@princerupert.ca