07/24/2026
Public Notice – Cambridge Bay
Boil Water Advisory and Water Service Disruption
Good day, Cambridge Bay,
Please be advised that cleaning of the main water storage tank at the Water Treatment Plant is scheduled to begin on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
During the cleaning process, water supply and water delivery may be temporarily delayed or interrupted. Residents are encouraged to:
This maintenance is essential to ensure the continued delivery of safe, clean, and high-quality drinking water.
Boil Water Advisory
Out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Health is advising all residents of Cambridge Bay to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This precautionary advisory has been issued while maintenance work is being carried out on the community water supply system.
During the advisory, all water intended for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one full minute before use.
Water must be boiled for the following purposes:
• Drinking
• Preparing infant formula
• Preparing juices and making ice cubes
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Cooking
• Brushing teeth
Water can be boiled in a pot or kettle on a stove, or in an electric kettle that does not have an automatic shut-off before reaching a rolling boil.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while this important cleaning work is completed.
