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Clyde River, Nunavut, under boil water advisory

Nunavut health officials have issued a boil water advisory for residents in Clyde River, saying it's a safety measure because of high turbidity, or cloudiness, in the water.

Health officials say advisory is safety measure due to high turbidity in water

Closeup of water tap.
Residents of Clyde River, Nunavut, are asked to boil any tap water used for drinking or for food preparation, for washing fruits and vegetables, or for brushing teeth. (CBC)

Nunavut health officials have issued a boil water advisory for residents in Clyde River.

A news release on Monday from the Department of Health says it's a safety measure because of high turbidity, or cloudiness, in the water.

Residents are asked to boil any water used for drinking or for food preparation, including making infant formula or ice cubes, for washing fruits and vegetables, or for brushing teeth.

Health officials say they will issue another notice when the advisory is lifted.