A woman living in Iqaluit says bottled water has been “readily available” for her family over the past few days, as the city rounds out its second week dealing with a contamination crisis.
Nunavut’s capital has been under a state of emergency since Oct. 12, when staff confirmed evidence of fuel contamination in the city’s treated water supply. Residents have been told the water is unsafe to drink, even if it’s filtered or boiled.
Taylor Matchett said the city has been posting about water distribution sites on Facebook, and that there has been “tons and tons of support” — in the form
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