Boil-water advisory for Wekweètì lifted

A precautionary boil-water advisory issued for Wekweètì because of a water plant mechanical failure has been lifted after repairs were completed.

On Monday, the NWT’s chief environmental health officer said an intake pump supplying the water treatment plant was broken, requiring a boil-water advisory.

The territorial government said there were no reported illnesses because of the issue.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to flush their water supply before drinking water for the first time after the boil-water advisory.