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Sachs Harbour Water Woes End After 9 Months
31 Oct
Summary
- Water treatment plant restored after nine months of advisory.
- Frozen intake and damaged pipes caused the prolonged issue.
- No illnesses reported linked to the drinking water concern.
Residents of Sachs Harbour, N.W.T., can now use tap water without boiling, as the community's water treatment plant has been restored to full functionality. A boil-water advisory, in effect since February 9, has been officially lifted by territorial health officials.
The prolonged advisory was necessitated by issues with frozen intake and truck-fill pipes, which caused significant damage to the water treatment system. These problems have now been resolved through the collaborative efforts of the hamlet and the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs.
While normal water use can resume, the Department of Health and Social Services advises residents and businesses to flush their water systems by running faucets for one minute. Cleaning water-dependent equipment like coffee makers and ice machines, and replacing filters, is also recommended.
Officials confirmed that no community members became ill as a result of drinking water during the nine-month period the advisory was in place.
