Short-term drinking water advisories
Find short-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities south of 60.
Advisories by region
A short-term DWA means there is a temporary water quality issue on a specific water system.
As of October 2, 2022, there were 47 short-term drinking water advisories in place in First Nations communities south of 60, excluding those in the British Columbia region. More details about the current and recently lifted short-term drinking water advisories, including ones from Saskatoon Tribal Council since January 27, 2022, are listed by region below.
Due to exceptional circumstances, advisories may be posted with a certain delay. Revoked advisories received during the month remain displayed for the current month.
Please contact the First Nations Health Authority directly for details on drinking water advisories affecting the First Nations communities in British Columbia.
Legend
- BWA:
- boil water advisory
- DNC:
- do not consume advisory
- DNU:
- do not use advisory
- ISC:
- Indigenous Services Canada
Atlantic
| First Nation | Community | System name | Type of advisory | Date set (YYYY/MM/DD) | Date revoked (YYYY/MM/DD) | Population | Infrastructure financially supported by ISC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River | Bear River | L'Sitkuk Gas Bar Semi-Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2022/07/29 | None | Unknown | No |
| Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog Camp Nogemag Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2022/06/11 | None | Unknown | No |
| Paq'Tnkek | Afton | Beedow Loop Public Water System | BWA | 2022/08/31 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Sipekne'Katik | New Ross | New Ross Public Water System | DNC | 2022/05/27 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Woodstock | Woodstock | Woodstock Economic Development Corporation Semi-Public Water System-NT | DNC | 2022/03/09 | None | Unknown | No |
Quebec
| First Nation | Community | System name | Type of advisory | Date set (YYYY/MM/DD) | Date revoked (YYYY/MM/DD) | Population | Infrastructure financially supported by ISC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquine / Lac Simon | Lac Simon | SIM Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/28 | 2022/09/30 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Innu / Ekuanitshit | Ekuanitshit | EKU Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/28 | 2022/09/30 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Innu / Essipit | Essipit | ESS Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/28 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
Ontario
| First Nation | Community | System Name | Type of Advisory | Date Set (YYYY/MM/DD) | Date Revoked (YYYY/MM/DD) | Population | Infrastructure financially supported by ISC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearskin Lake | Bearskin Lake | Bearskin Lake Community Centre/Youth Centre Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2022/05/04 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Chippewas of the Thames | Chippewas of the Thames | Chippewas of the Thames Public Water System | BWA | 2021/12/14 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Couchiching | Couchiching | Couchiching Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/27 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Fort Severn | Fort Severn | Fort Severn Public Water System | BWA | 2021/12/29 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Lac La Croix | Lac La Croix | Lac La Croix Public Water System | BWA | 2022/01/05 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Lac Seul | Kejick Bay | Kejick Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/20 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | 63A Ten Houses Public Water System | BWA | 2022/05/11 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Ace Lake Public Water System | DNC | 2022/09/13 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Erik Lake Public Water System | DNC | 2022/09/13 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Doghole Bay Public Water System | DNC | 2022/09/13 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Ojibway Nation of Saugeen | Saugeen | Saugeen School Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2022/05/11 | None | Unknown | No |
| Ojibway Nation of Saugeen | Saugeen | Multipurpose Semi-Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2022/07/05 | None | Unknown | No |
| Rainy River | Rainy River | Rainy River Public Water System | BWA | 2022/05/09 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Slate Falls | New Slate Falls | Arena Well Public Water system | BWA | 2021/10/26 | None | Unknown | No |
| Slate Falls | New Slate Falls | Church Well Public Water system | BWA | 2021/10/26 | None | Unknown | No |
| Wabaseemoong Indep Nation | Wabaseemoong | Whitedog Public Water System | BWA | 2022/07/20 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Wapekeka | Wapekeka | Wapekeka Public Water System | BWA | 2022/10/02 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Whitesand | Whitesand | Whitesand Public Water System | BWA | 2022/06/16 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
Manitoba
| First Nation | Community | System Name | Type of Advisory | Date Set (YYYY/MM/DD) | Date Revoked (YYYY/MM/DD) | Population | Infrastructure financially supported by ISC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Theresa Point | St. Theresa Point | St. Theresa Point Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/29 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
Saskatchewan
| First Nation | Community | System Name | Type of Advisory | Date Set (YYYY/MM/DD) | Date Revoked (YYYY/MM/DD) | Population | Infrastructure financially supported by ISC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahtahkakoop | Ahtahkakoop | Ahtahkakoop No.104 / Ahtahkakoop Public Water System | BWA | 2022/08/15 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Beardy's and Okemasis | Beardy's and Okemasis | Beardy's No. 97 And Okemasis No. 96 | BWA | 2022/09/25 | 2022/09/29 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Big Island Lake | Big Island Lake | Big Island Lake No. 124 / Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/28 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Big River | Big River | Big River No. 118 Public Water System |
DNC | 2022/03/21 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Big River | Big River | Big River No. 118 Public Water System |
BWA | 2022/07/04 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Canoe Lake Cree | Canoe Lake | Canoe Lake No. 165 / Canoe Lake Cree Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/27 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| English River | Wapachewunak 192D /Patuanak | Wapachewunak No. 192D / Wapachewunak Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/08 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| English River | La Plonge | La Plonge No. 192 / La Plonge Public Water System | BWA | 2022/08/29 | 2022/08/31 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Kinookimaw | Kinookimaw Resort | Kinookimaw Golf course and subdivision Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2022/04/28 | None | Unknown | No |
| Makawa Sahgaiehcan | Makawa Sahgaiehcan | Makawa Lake No. 129 / Makawa Sahgaiehcan Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/23 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mistawasis | Island Lake Village | Island Lake Village | BWA | 2022/09/17 | 2022/09/21 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mistawasis | Watson Village | Watson Village | BWA | 2022/09/17 | 2022/09/21 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mistawasis | South Village | South Village | BWA | 2022/09/17 | 2022/09/21 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mistawasis | Pechawis Village | Pechawis Village | BWA | 2022/09/17 | 2022/09/21 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake No. 106 / Montreal Lake Cree Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/28 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake & Lac La Ronge | Little Red River | Montreal Lake No. 106B Little Red River | DNC | 2022/03/21 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Moosomin | Moosomin | Moosomin No. 112B Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/22 | 2022/09/29 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Ocean Man | Ocean Man | Ocean Man No. 69 | BWA | 2022/07/29 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation | Deschambault Lake | Deschambeault Lake / Deschambault Public Water System | BWA | 2022/08/27 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation | Southend | Southend No. 200 / Southend Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/26 | 2022/09/29 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Red Earth Cree Nation | Red Earth CN #29 and Red Earth CN #29A (Carrot River) | Red Earth No. 29-Wtp / Red Earth Cree Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2022/07/19 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
Alberta
| First Nation | Community | System name | Type of advisory | Date set (YYYY/MM/DD) | Date revoked (YYYY/MM/DD) | Population | Infrastructure financially supported by ISC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Lake Cree Nation | Beaver Lake | Busy Beaver Store Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/21 | None | Unknown | No |
| Bigstone Cree Nation | Bigstone – Calling Lake | JB Gambler Store Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2022/08/18 | None | Unknown | No |
| Bigstone Cree Nation | Bigstone - Wabasca No. 166C (6694) | Bigstone Reserve C Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/30 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Bigstone Cree Nation | Bigstone - Wabasca No. 166D (6695) | Bigstone Reserve D Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/30 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Blood | Blood | Moses Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/28 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Cold Lake | English Bay | English Bay Community Centre Semi Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/30 | None | Unknown | No |
| Little Red River Cree Nation - Fox Lake | Fox Lake | Fox Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2022/05/05 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Woodland Cree | Woodland Cree | Marten Lake Community Hall Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2022/09/03 | None | Unknown | No |
Contact us
You may contact us by email at drinkingwater-eaupotable@sac-isc.gc.ca.