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Lead and Copper in Drinking Water Information

KITIMAT, BC - The District of Kitimat has released information on the potential of lead and copper in drinking water. Information is available on the District website at www.kitimat.ca.

Lead in drinking water is a potential health concern in many Canadian communities.

The District of Kitimat initiated a lead testing program in 2018, and concluded in 2019. Water from municipal infrastructure consistently tested safe according to guidelines. In some cases, water from private property has tested above...

December 2019 DOK Newsletter

Our monthly DOK newsletters are posted on social media and distributed to various locations around town, including the museum, library, Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex and Riverlodge Recreation Centre.

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• Dec 2019 DOK Newsletter

Chevron's Withdrawal from the Kitimat LNG Project

KITIMAT, BC - The District of Kitimat is surprised by Chevron’s announcement that they will be withdrawing from the Kitimat LNG project. However, we still believe the project is viable, a future opportunity in our community, and in the best interest of our region, province, and nation.

We recognize and respect Chevron’s decision to maintain fiscal restraint amidst the news of having to substantially write down their natural gas assets. We commend the Chevron team for their dedicated efforts in developing...

Water Quality Advisory Lifted

 KITIMAT, BC – Effective November 21, 2019 at 10:15 a.m., the District of Kitimat in consultation with Northern Health, jointly lifted the Water Quality Advisory that was issued on November 18 for all users of the municipal water system.

The advisory was issued due to elevated turbidity levels, which have returned to normal.

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For more information, please contact:

District of Kitimat, 250-632-8900

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• Water Quality Advisory Lifted

Water Quality Advisory

KITIMAT, BC - Effective November 18, 2019, the District of Kitimat water system is under a Water Quality Advisory. Northern Health recommends that children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems drink boiled water at this time.

All owners of public premises must make patrons aware of this Water Quality Advisory. 

A Water Quality Advisory is being issued to all users of the Kitimat Community Water System due to elevated turbidity levels in the source water – Kitimat...