REMINDER: A reminder that the City of Prince Rupert remains under a Boil Water Notice. We continue to work with Northern Health on a commissioning plan however, until confirmed, the community is reminded to continue to boil their water for consumption.
For more information, please email cityhall@princerupert.ca, or by calling 250-627-0963. Thank you.
PRINCE RUPERT, JULY 9, 2024 – Northern Health has directed the City to issue a Boil Water Notice due to impacts to water quality.
The City will notify the community as soon as the Notice is lifted via all official channels. We appreciate your patience while we work on critical repairs.
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 minute 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:
Rosa Miller, Director of Corporate & Legislative Services
City of Prince Rupert
Office: (250) 627 0973
Email: rosamaria.miller@princerupert.ca