Boil Water Advisory – Coral Harbour

Press Release

February 6, 2025

The Department of Health is advising residents of Coral Harbour to boil their water before consumption until further notice. This is a safety measure due to inconsistent chlorine levels at the water treatment plant.

During a boil water advisory, all water for consumption must be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute.

It is essential that all water be boiled for the following uses:

• Drinking.
• Preparing infant formulas.
• Preparing juices and ice cubes.
• Washing fruits and vegetables.
• Cooking; or
• Brushing of teeth.

Water can be boiled either in a pot or kettle on a stove or an electric kettle without an automatic shut-off. The boil water advisory is only for the uses listed above.

The Department of Health will notify the community when the boil water advisory is lifted.

Document(s):

2025-02_PHA__HEA__Boil_Water_Advisory_for_Coral_Harbour_-_ENG–r-69848–r-69848–r-69848.docx

Contact

Pierre Essoh
Communications Specialist
Department of Health
867-975-5712
heacommunications@gov.nu.ca

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