Multiple Tests Show Disinfection System Working Effectively
PRINCE RUPERT, OCTOBER 3rd, 2025 – Residents are advised that the Boil Water Notice has now been rescinded following confirmation with Northern Health that our chlorine disinfection system has been able to maintain appropriate levels of disinfection and meets required water quality standards. This has been verified through multiple tests over the past few weeks, which was a condition to remove the notice.
The notice began in early August as a result of issues maintaining an appropriate level of chlorine and associated disinfection of water throughout the water distribution system.
With our engineering consultants, we are also continuing to work on solutions to prevent disinfection failure in the future, and will provide updates to the community as that work progresses. In the meantime, we want to advise the community that ongoing major replacement work of water infrastructure has the potential to generate future water quality advisories over the coming weeks and months, and encourage the community to subscribe to emergency alerts to stay informed, here: https://princerupert.connectrocket.com/
We appreciate the community’s continued patience during this more extended notice. For more information on upcoming capital improvements to our water supply infrastructure, go to engage.princerupert.ca/big.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Veronika Stewart, Manager of Communications, Engagement & Social Development
City of Prince Rupert
Office: (250) 627 0976
Email: communications@princerupert.ca