The investigations into how fuel got into IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 water supply has found potential contamination in the soil or groundwater outside of IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 water treatment plant, which is seeping into one of the plantSA国际影视传媒檚 wells.

SA国际影视传媒淭he city has successfully isolated the tank that was affected and has completed an initial inspection,SA国际影视传媒� said Amy Elgersma, IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 chief administrative officer (CAO) on Oct. 22.

The contaminated water was found in the north clear well tank in the treatment plant. There are two clear wells at the site.

While no obvious cracks were found on the tank upon inspection, it still needs further examination from additional support personnel and consultants, said Elgersma. She added that by the end of Oct. 22, the impacted tank should be completely drained and those examinations can begin.

ThereSA国际影视传媒檚 still no clear set time for when Iqaluit residents can start drinking their tap water again, officials say.

The first phase of the environmental site assessment has finished and phase two has started.

The city is also implementing an online, real-time monitoring station that will focus on detecting hydrocarbons. The station was installed on Oct. 22.

However, itSA国际影视传媒檚 taking longer to flush IqaluitSA国际影视传媒檚 water than the expected 48 hours mentioned in a recent municipal update.

SA国际影视传媒淲e decided to implement a directional flushing program from the plant outwards into the distribution system, so that took a little longer than expected,SA国际影视传媒� said Elgersma, who added that the flushing will be done sometime on the weekend or early next week.

The Canadian Armed Forces is offering support. Currently the military is looking for a suitable spot to place a mobile water treatment plant that the Government of Nunavut has requested.

SA国际影视传媒淚 met with Maj. Scott Purcell this afternoon via Zoom SA国际影视传媒� theySA国际影视传媒檙e looking at multiple different locations and making sure they fall under our emergency water licence,SA国际影视传媒� said Iqaluit Mayor Kenny Bell.

Other than that itSA国际影视传媒檚 still too early to say what other roles the military might play, according to Bell.

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On Oct. 18, there was a spike associated with the flushing operations ongoing in the city, however this was after the advisory to not drink the water was made.

Chief public health officer Dr. Michael Patterson noted that the smell of fuel in the water was stronger last weekend, which resulted in a rise in complaints from residents.

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Despite the circumstances, the citySA国际影视传媒檚 mayor said he couldnSA国际影视传媒檛 be any prouder of the communitySA国际影视传媒檚 response to this.

SA国际影视传媒淚tSA国际影视传媒檚 a rough situation to be in but weSA国际影视传媒檙e pulling together well. Businesses have come together SA国际影视传媒� even outside businesses and organizations have come to our aid. The City of Iqaluit staff are unbelievably fantastic. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 honestly an honour to serve with them. The Government of Nunavut and Dr. PattersonSA国际影视传媒檚 office have been a great help,SA国际影视传媒� Bell said. SA国际影视传媒淭his is very important to us, and weSA国际影视传媒檒l get this work done as soon as we can. But thank you for your patience.SA国际影视传媒�