Water in First Nations communities
Find out how the Government of Canada works with First Nations to end long-term drinking water advisories and improve water and wastewater systems on reserve.
Budgets 2016 to 2019 made significant investments toward improving access to safe drinking water. For more information go to: Investing in First Nations’ drinking water.
Topics
Achieving clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Water projects, remaining advisories by community, training, operations and investments
Ending long-term drinking water advisories in First Nation communities
Learn about progress in ending long-term drinking water advisories on reserve.
Short-term drinking water advisories
Learn about short-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities south of the 60th parallel.
About drinking water advisories
Learn about different types of drinking water advisories in First Nations communities.
Roles and responsibilities
Learn how the responsibility for providing water on reserve is shared between First Nations and the Government of Canada.
Circuit Rider Training Program
Find out how First Nation community operators get trained through the Circuit Rider Training Program.
Protocols and guidelines for water systems
Find protocols, guidelines and the policy for water and wastewater systems in First Nations communities.
Drinking water monitoring
Learn how the Government of Canada works with First Nation communities to ensure effective monitoring of water quality.
Wastewater in First Nation communities
Learn about wastewater in First Nation communities.
National First Nations Water Leadership Award
An annual award recognizing the contribution of a First Nation to clean and safe drinking water.
Inspecting your well: A step-by-step checklist
Follow this step-by-step checklist on how to visually inspect your well.
Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act
This act allows the Government of Canada and First Nations to develop federal regulations to ensure clean water.