Water in First Nations communities
Learn more about water in First Nations and how the Government of Canada works with communities to improve water and wastewater systems on reserve.
Notices
The claims application period for the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement closed March 7, 2024. For more information, visit First Nations Drinking Water Settlement.
You could be affected by a new class action litigation regarding the lack of access to clean drinking water on First Nations reserves since June 21, 2021. Find out more:
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Services and information
Drinking water advisories in First Nations
Find lists of active and lifted short and long-term advisories, learn about the different advisory types and the ongoing work to resolve them.
Ending long-term drinking water advisories
Learn about progress in ending long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserve.
Overview of Indigenous community infrastructure investments
Find out about projects and investments in First Nations communities to improve water and wastewater infrastructure.
Supporting First Nations control of water delivery
Learn how First Nations communities are assuming control and delivery of infrastructure services.
Roles and responsibilities
Learn how the responsibility for water services on reserve is shared between First Nations and the Government of Canada.
Water operators and the critical work of keeping water systems running
Learn how water operators keep their communities safe, about the Circuit Rider Training Program and find resources for training and certification.
Reports, protocols and guidelines for water systems
Find reports, funding policy, protocols and guidelines for water and wastewater systems in First Nations communities.
Drinking water monitoring
Learn how the Government of Canada works with First Nations communities to ensure effective monitoring of water quality.
Inspecting your well: A step-by-step checklist
Follow this step-by-step checklist on how to visually inspect your well.
Drinking water litigation
Learn about drinking water litigation and news regarding legal settlements affecting First Nations.
Drinking water and wastewater legislation
Learn why legislation is needed in First Nations communities and how proposed water legislation was developed.
Wastewater in First Nations communities
Learn about wastewater in First Nations communities.
National First Nations Water Leadership Award
An annual award recognizing the contribution of First Nations individuals and teams to clean and safe drinking water.