NWT Water Crisis: Boil Advisory in Effect

Residents of Wrigley, Northwest Territories, are under a critical boil water advisory as of Wednesday. This precautionary measure was implemented due to a significant failure within the community's water treatment system, preventing it from adequately treating the water supply. The advisory mandates that all water intended for drinking, cooking, preparing beverages, brushing teeth, and washing produce must be boiled for at least one minute before use.

Authorities have confirmed that while the treatment plant is experiencing a critical mechanical failure, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the water consumption thus far. The community, in collaboration with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, is actively working to address and resolve the issue as swiftly as possible. While boiling is the primary recommendation, alternative treatment methods like distillation and reverse osmosis are also suggested, though basic filtering like Brita is not advised.

Despite the advisory, residents can continue to use tap water for showering, bathing, and other general household purposes without the need for boiling. The focus remains on ensuring safe drinking water for all inhabitants while repairs are expedited to restore normal operations to the water treatment facility.