Boil water advisory lifted in Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T.
No reported illnesses connected with drinking water in community, officials say
A boil water advisory issued two weeks ago for Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T., has been lifted.
In a news release on Friday afternoon, health officials said residents in the community can again use their tap water as normal, as turbidity levels have dropped to acceptable levels.
The boil water advisory was issued as a precaution on June 12 because of higher-than-normal turbidity, or muddiness, in the tap water.
The territory's health department says there have been no reported illnesses associated with drinking water in the community.
Officials recommend that residents flush their water supplies by running faucets for at least a minute before using, and to change any point-of-use filters such as Brita filters. They also recommend cleaning and flushing coffee machines, ice machines, hot water heaters and any water-holding tanks.