The Canadian city of Iqaluit in the country's northern territory said lab results confirmed that fuel had entered its water supply, officials announced on Friday.
Analysis of samples from one of the city's water tanks found "exceedingly high levels of various fuel components," Amy Elgersma, Iqaluit's chief administrative officer, said, adding it was likely diesel or kerosene.
The city declared a state of emergency on Tuesday night, telling residents to stop using city water for drinking and cooking. The water would not be safe even after boiling, the city said.Officials suspect the fuel entered the tank from soil or ground water contamination, and are emptying water from the tank to conduct further investigations.
"The best evidence that we have right now indicates that the risk of long term health effects is not a concern at this point," Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut's chief medical officer, said. However he cautioned that it could be the middle or end of next week before the city lifted the do not consume order.
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