British ColumbiaPrince Rupert residents must heat their water to a boil for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth, among other activities.It’s the third time this year residents will have to boil their water before drinking or cookingCBC News · Posted: Nov 02, 2025 3:20 PM EST | Last Updated: 7 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesPrince Rupert issued a boil water notice on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Colleen Connors/CBC)The City of Prince Rupert has issued its latest boil water notice, less than a month after the last notice was lifted.It’s the third boil water notice that the city of about 12,000, has been under this year.All residents must heat their water to a boil for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, or brushing their teeth, among other activities, according to a city news release.The city said the issue is a result of construction on its water distribution network, which began with replacing a 100-year-old dam and has moved onto replacing a significant number of municipal water pipes.“That work has impacted water quality at times, including this instance, and we appreciate the community’s continued patience,” the city said in an emailed statement.The notice is in effect until further notice.The last boil water notice lasted two months, while the one before lasted three months. In 2024, there were five boil water notices issued.The city says residents must boil water before:Brushing teeth.Drinking and cooking.Washing vegetables that will be eaten raw.Making ice.It’s safe to bathe and wash clothes in unboiled water, according to the city.With files from Lauren Vanderdeen and Andrew Kurjata
Prince Rupert, B.C., issues boil water notice again
