The Canadian Arctic city declared an emergency because of shortage of drinking water

The northern Canadian Iqaluit declared state of emergency because the water level in the local river of Apeks River became the lowest for the last four decades. About it reports information agency "Reuters". According to the official statement of the authorities Iqaluit, in a reservoir can not suffice water for settlement numbering 7800 people maintenance during the winter period. Now the authorities achieve permission of regulators to pumping of a bigger amount of water from Apeks River, than is admissible. For replenishment of sources of fresh water it was offered to use the anonymous lake located in 3,5...