Prince Rupert residents are advised that the Boil Water Notice issued in early August has now been officially lifted. Multiple recent tests have confirmed that the city’s chlorine disinfection system is functioning effectively and meets all required water quality standards. This confirmation comes from Northern Health, which verified the safety of the drinking water through comprehensive testing over the past several weeks.
The notice was originally put in place due to challenges maintaining proper chlorine levels across the water distribution system. With these issues resolved, the city has been able to rescind the notice, reassuring residents that their water is safe to use without boiling.
Work is ongoing with engineering consultants to develop long-term solutions that will prevent future disinfection failures. However, residents should be aware that major replacement work on water infrastructure is continuing and may result in future water quality advisories. To stay updated, the community is encouraged to subscribe to emergency alerts via the city’s notification platform.
The city appreciates the community’s patience during this extended period and remains committed to providing timely updates on capital improvements to the water supply infrastructure. For further details, visit engage.princerupert.ca/big.
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