Ending long-term drinking water advisories

Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation (MBQ) in Ontario has lifted 2 long-term drinking water advisories. The advisories affected the MBQ Airport Public Water System, which had been in place since October 2003, and the MBQ Clifford Maracle's Well Public Water System, which had been in place since 2012. The long-term drinking water advisories were lifted after the homes and buildings were connected to the First Nation's water distribution system and the existing wells were decommissioned.

Four long-term drinking water advisories on the Mississaugas of Scugog Island water treatment systems in Ontario were lifted on December 15, 2021. The advisories, in place since October 2008, were lifted after a new water treatment plant was built and extensive upgrades to the water distribution system were completed. The new plant and distribution system upgrades support the community's current and long-term drinking water needs. The water produced by the system meets the applicable drinking water guidelines. Now, 49 homes along with the community's Health Centre, Band Office and other buildings now have reliable access to safe drinking water.

The long-term drinking water advisory affecting the Whitedog Public Water System in Wabaseemoong Independent Nations has been lifted, effective December 6, 2021. The advisory, which had been in effect since August 2017, was lifted following the completion of upgrades and repairs to the water treatment plant and distribution system. Performance testing was completed successfully and the system is producing water-meeting applicable requirements. Operational supports are provided to the community through the ISC-funded Centralized Water and Wastewater Hub delivered by the Bimose Tribal Council.

A drinking water advisory in Mishkeegogamang First Nation in Ontario on the New Osnaburgh Water Treatment System became long-term on Friday, January 7, 2022. The advisory was put into place in January 2021 as a result of inconsistent plant and water quality monitoring. An assessment of the plant also identified some necessary repairs and upgrades to the treatment process. and Indigenous Services Canada has approved funding to support the upgrades to the plant. The work is scheduled for completion in March 2022 and will meet the immediate drinking water needs of the community, while the design and construction of a long-term solution is implemented.