The Nunavut government has confirmed that traces of fuel have been found in Iqaluit’s water supply, again.
Danarae Sommerville, a spokesperson for the territory’s Department of Health, stated in a media release that there “were levels of fuel oil that entered the system.”
However, the release adds that levels are below Health Canada’s drinking water values. Even so, do-not-consume order has not been issued.
The release said sampling is being completed by both the City of Iqaluit and territorial government.
It has been five weeks since Nunavut health officials lifted a do-not-consume order for Iqaluit’s tap water.
Officials previously told residents not to drink
