Residents are advised that all water quality advisories have now been lifted.

If water users continue to see a milky quality or sediment in their water, please run cold water, preferably through your bathtub or laundry sink taps, until it is cleared. Do not run appliances that use the water system (laundry, dishwasher, fridges) until water runs clear.

Please be advised that the Boil Water Notice has been downgraded to a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY. This Water Quality Advisory is due to high turbidity levels detected in the drinking water supply relating to the ongoing heavy rain events, a Water Quality Advisory has been issued for City of Prince Rupert water users. Northern Health recommends that children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems drink boiled water at this time.

Residents - Please note this week's garbage collection schedule is being adjusted in order for City staff to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

On Friday October 1 the blue and yellow route will be picked up. The garbage schedule will not change.

Thank you for your understanding.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 – PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. – Prince Rupert residents and businesses are advised that a Boil Water Notice is now in effect for Prince Rupert until further notice. A Boil Water Notice means that residents and water system users must heat the water to a rapid boil for at least 1 minute then cool and place in a food grade storage container. This must be done in advance of consumption for brushing teeth, drinking and cooking, washing vegetables for consumption raw, and making ice.