Inuvik
  • The town of Inuvik has a Class 2 water treatment system that it uses to provide safe drinking water.
  • The town uses two separate water sources depending on the season. In the summer months, the water is drawn from Hidden Lake, while in the winter, it is drawn from the Mackenzie River.
  • In the winter months, a sand filter is used to treat water.
  • Tempering is used year round for filtration.
  • Gaseous chlorine is used to disinfect the water.
  • Liquid fluoridation also takes place at the water treatment plant.
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