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Muddy water prompts boil water advisory for Délı̨nę, N.W.T.
A boil water advisory has been issued for the community of Délı̨nę in the Northwest Territories due to muddy water conditions. Residents are advised to boil all water for consumption to ensure safety. The advisory was reported on September 28. Update (CBC News, 30.09.2026, 02:50): The advisory is due to higher-than-normal turbidity from mud stirred up in the water source. Residents must boil tap water for at least one minute before consuming, preparing food, making ice, or brushing teeth. The advisory will remain in effect until officials determine it is safe to lift. Update (CBC News, 30.09.2026, 03:00): The measure is precautionary and the chief environmental health officer is monitoring the situation.
- Location
- Délı̨nę, Northwest Territories
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Boil water advisory, Microbiological, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- Northwest Territories
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Bring water to a rolling boil for at least 3 minutes before drinking.
- 2Use boiled water for tooth brushing, ice cubes and baby food.
- 3Run dishwasher at 60 degrees or higher, or boil dishes.
- 4Protect infants, elderly and immunocompromised people first.
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