Sanirajak, Nunavut, residents told to boil water after bacteria found in drinking water

People living in Sanirajak, Nunavut, should boil their water until further notice after bacteria was found in a water test result, the territory's Department of Health says. 

In a release issued Tuesday afternoon, the department said the advisory is a safety measure. 

All water for consumption should be brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of one full minute. 

Water used for the following should be boiled: drinking, preparing infant formulas, preparing juices and ice cubes, washing fruits and vegetables, cooking and brushing teeth. 

Water can be boiled in a pot kettle on the stove or in an electric kettle without an automatic shut off. 

The department said it will send out another notice when the advisory is lifted.