The City of Prince Rupert has issued a Boil Water Notice due to concerns over water quality, prompting residents to take precautionary measures before consuming tap water. The notice, effective immediately, advises boiling drinking water for 2-3 minutes at a rolling boil to ensure its safety.
As of July 9, 2024, residents of Prince Rupert are advised to boil all drinking water following the city’s issuance of a Boil Water Notice. The measure, categorized at a Medium alert level, comes in response to ongoing efforts by local authorities, in collaboration with Northern Health, to address the issue swiftly.
According to city officials, the Boil Water Notice is expected to be temporary, pending further updates as assessments continue. The city administration and health authorities are actively engaged in implementing a commissioning plan aimed at lifting the notice promptly.
“We urge all residents to adhere strictly to the boiling recommendation until the notice is lifted,” emphasized city officials in a public statement. They further directed concerned individuals to visit princerupert.ca for updates or contact the city’s hotline at 250-627-0963 for additional information.
The Boil Water Notice underscores ongoing efforts to maintain water safety standards in Prince Rupert, ensuring that public health remains a top priority amidst current challenges. Authorities continue to work diligently to resolve the issue and provide residents with safe drinking water as soon as possible.
