After months of water advisories, the city of Prince Rupert says the water is now safe to drink after consultation with Northern Health.
A low-level water quality advisory was rescinded on Dec. 18 due to finished construction to water systems that could effect the city’s main reservoir, according to Communications Director Veronika Stewart.
After devastating breaks to the city’s water main pipes on Oct. 18, the city was put on a boil water notice for almost a month. On Nov. 8, the notice was downgraded to an advisory by the city.
The city has done extensive construction work to Prince Rupert’s water system after last December’s disastrous water main breaks, though Stewart said the construction will not affect the city’s water supply at the moment.
Residents who see milky water in their tapped are advised to run the tap until the water turns clear, said Stewart.
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