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Lead issues found at Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic, Fort Simpson schools
Schools in Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic and Fort Simpson are the latest to show elevated lead levels in some water fixtures according to new test results. The NWT government has issued orders for Moose Kerr School, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Regional High School, Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ student residences, and Chief Paul Niditchie School. Alternate sources of drinking water will be provided, and affected fixtures will be out of service or undergo flushing protocols until standards are met.
- Location
- Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic, Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Start
- 25/02/2026, 01:00
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Limit exceeded, Chemical contamination
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Northwest Territories
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Start according to source
- · Record last updated
What to do now
For this case the specific instructions of the official source apply. Please follow the details in the report and the guidance of your water utility.
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