Short-term drinking water advisories
Find short-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities south of 60.
Advisories by region
A short-term drinking water advisory means there is a temporary water quality issue on a specific water system. As of September 15, 2021, there were 36 short-term DWAs in place. More details about these drinking water advisories are listed by region below:
Drinking water advisories in the First Nations communities in British Columbia and within the Saskatoon Tribal Council are not in the tables below. Please contact British Columbia's First Nations Health Authority or the Saskatoon Tribal Council directly for more details on drinking water advisories in their areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Egtjipogteomino Care Centre - Main Lodge | DNC | 2021/06/21 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Egtjipogteomino Care Centre - Arena | DNC | 2021/06/21 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Egtjipogteomino Care Centre - Cottage 2, 3, 4, 5 | DNC | 2021/08/30 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Egtjipogteomino Care Centre - Cottage 6 | DNC | 2021/08/12 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Egtjipogteomino Care Centre - Cottage 7 | DNC | 2021/08/12 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Indian Island | Indian Island | Indian Island Gas Bar Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2021/09/03 | None | Unknown | No |
| Indian Island | Indian Island | Indian Island Marine Shop Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2021/09/03 | None | Unknown | No |
| Mushuau Innu | Natuashish | Natuashish Healing Lodge Semi Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2021/08/05 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
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 / Kitcisakik | Kitcisakik (Grand-Lac-Victoria) | GLV Public Water System | DNC | 2021/08/27 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Atikamewk / Wemotaci | Wemotaci | WEM Public Water System (Affecting Otapi Street only) | BWA | 2021/09/14 | None | 1001-5000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Fort Albany | FT Albany Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/05 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Animakee Wa Zhing #37 | Regina Bay | Regina Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2021/06/18 | 2021/09/03 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Animakee Wa Zhing #37 | Windigo Island | Windigo Island Public Water System | BWA | 2021/06/22 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Asubpeescho Seewagunk (Grassy Narrows) | Grassy Narrows | Grassy Narrows Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/07 | 2021/09/09 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Big Grassy | Big Grassy | Big Grassy Public Water System | BWA | 2021/03/09 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Ginoogaming | Ginoogaming | Ginoogaming Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/28 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Iskatewizaag Egan No. 39 Independent | Shoal Lake No. 39 | Shoal Lake No. 39 Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/28 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Lac La Croix | Lac La Croix | Lac La Croix Public Water System | BWA | 2021/08/26 | 2021/09/01 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang 63B Public Water System | BWA | 2021/01/07 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Pic Mobert | Pic Mobert | Pic Mobert Water Treatment Plant Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/12 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Slate Falls | New Slate Falls | Slate Falls Public Water system | BWA | 2021/08/26 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Wabigoon Lake | Wabigoon | Wabigoon Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/15 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Webequie | Webequie | Webequie Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/01 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Zhiibaahaasing | Zhiibaahaasing | Zhiibaahaasing Private Water System | BWA | 2021/03/08 | None | 0-100 people | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi | O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi | O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/19 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Little Grand Rapids | Little Grand Rapids | Little Grand Rapids Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/26 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Mathias Colomb | Pukatawagan | Mathias Colomb Townsite Public Water System | BWA | 2020/09/17 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Pauingassi | Pauingassi | Pauingassi Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/27 | None | 501-1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River | Buffalo River | Peter Pond No. 193 / Buffalo River Dene Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/26 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Cowessess | Cowessess | Cowessess No. 73 /Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/19 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Cumberland House | Pemmican Portage | Cumberland No. 20 - P/P / Pemmican Portage Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/26 | 2021/09/01 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Cumberland House | Reserve Centre | Cumberland No. 20 - R/C/Reserve Centre Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/26 | 2021/09/01 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| English River | Wapachewunak 192D /Patuanak | Wapachewunak No. 192D / Wapachewunak Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/14 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake Cree Nation & Lac La Ronge Indian Band | Little Red River | Little Red River Public Water System | BWA | 2021/05/28 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Nekaneet | Nekaneet Upper Camp | Nekaneet Public Water System | BWA | 2021/06/11 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Pelican Lake | Pelican Lake | Pelican Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2021/06/23 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne | Southend | Southend No. 200 / Southend Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/15 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Zagime Anishinabek | Sakimay | Sakimay Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/14 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
DWAs for Saskatoon Tribal Council communities are not included in the above numbers. For more information on DWAs in these communities, contact the Saskatoon Tribal Council.
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 | Child Lake | Child Lake Multi-Purpose Building Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2021/05/01 | 2021/09/02 | Unknown | No |
| Beaver | Child Lake | Child Lake Band Office Semi Public Water System | BWA | 2021/06/07 | 2021/09/02 | Unknown | No |
| Bigstone Cree Nation | Bigstone | Kapaskwatinak Cultural Educational Centre (Sandy Lakes Youth Camp) Semi-Public Water Supply | BWA | 2021/08/26 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Blood | Blood | Moses Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2021/08/31 | 2021/09/11 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Dene Tha' | Bushe | Four Chief Complex Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/08 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Paul | Paul | Paul Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/07 | 2021/09/15 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Stoney Tribe | Nakoda | Stoney Trading Post Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2021/08/13 | 2021/09/08 | 0-100 people | No |
| Sucker Creek | Sucker Creek | Ray's Gas Bar Semi Public Water System | BWA | 2021/07/28 | None | 0-100 people | No |
Contact us
You may contact us by email at fnihb_drinkingwater.dgspni_eaupotable@hc-sc.gc.ca.