Short-term drinking water advisories
Find active and recently-lifted short-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities south of 60.
A short-term drinking water advisory is issued when there is a temporary water quality issue on a specific water system.
Advisories by region
As of January 14, 2026, there were 31 short-term drinking water advisories in place in First Nations communities south of 60, excluding those in the British Columbia region. Contact the First Nations Health Authority directly for details on drinking water advisories affecting the First Nations communities in British Columbia.
Due to exceptional circumstances, advisories may be posted with a certain delay. Revoked advisories received during the month remain displayed for the current month.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobique | Tobique | Employment and Training Center Semi Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2025/11/10 | None | Unknown | No |
Quebec
All short-term drinking water advisories have been lifted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Lake | Deer Lake | Nursing Station Pws-Nt / Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2025/10/21 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Kashechewan | Kashechewan | Kashechewan Public Water System | DNC | 2026/01/05 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Kee-Way-Win | Kee-Way-Win | Keewaywin Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/30 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug | Big Trout Lake | Big Trout Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2025/09/12 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Lac Seul | Whitefish Bay | Whitefish Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/19 | 2026/01/13 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Erik Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2025/03/27 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Ace Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/23 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Doghole Bay North Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/23 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | 63A (Ten Houses) Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/23 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation | Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation | Nigigoonsiminikaaning Public Water System | BWA | 2026/01/07 | 2026/01/12 | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Poplar Hill | Poplar Hill | Poplar Hill Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/27 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Seine River | Seine River | Seine River Public Water System | BWA | 2025/02/10 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wabauskang | Wabauskang | Wabauskang Public Water System | BWA | 2025/05/16 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Whitesand | Whitesand | Whitesand Public Water System | BWA | 2025/06/17 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wunnumin Lake | Wunnumin Lake | Wunnumin Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2026/01/11 | None | 501-1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunibonibee Cree Nation | Bunibonibee Cree Nation (Oxford House) | Oxford House Private Water System (Cisterns) | BWA | 2025/08/09 | None | 101-500 people | No |
| Cross Lake | Cross Lake | Cross Lake Natimek Public Water System | BWA | 2025/08/13 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Cross Lake | Cross Lake | Cross Lake Saggitawak Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/30 | None | 5001+ people | Yes |
| Long Plain | Long Plain | Long Plain Public Water System | BWA | 2025/04/16 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Pauingassi | Pauingassi | Pauingassi Public Water System | BWA | 2025/03/21 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2026/01/12 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2025/11/06 | 2026/01/09 | 5001 and + people | Yes |
| Waywayseecappo Treaty Four - 1874 | Waywayseecappo | Waywayseecappo School Semi-Public Water System-Nt | DNU | 2025/11/30 | None | Unknown | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Gordon First Nation | George Gordon First Nation | Gordon No. 86 Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/09 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| James Smith First Nation | James Smith First Nation | James Smith Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/02 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Lac La Ronge Indian Band | Lac La Ronge Indian Band | Lac La Ronge No. 156 (Bell Point) / Lac La Ronge Public Water System | BWA | 2026/01/06 | 2026/01/10 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Muscowpetung First Nation | Muscowpetung First Nation | Muscowpetung No. 80 Public Water System | DNC | 2026/01/12 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne | Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay No. 202 / Sandy Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2025/11/18 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne | Sturgeon Landing | Sturgeon Weir No. 184F Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/08 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne | Pelican Narrows | Pelican Narrows Public Water System | BWA | 2026/01/07 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Red Earth Cree Nation | Red Earth Cree Nation | Red Earth No. 29-Wtp / Red Earth Cree Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/17 | 2026/01/12 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wahpeton | Wahpeton | Wahpeton No. 94A / Wahpeton Public Water System | BWA | 2025/07/30 | None | 101-500 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 | Beaver Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2025/05/12 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Beaver Lake Cree Nation | Beaver Lake | Busy Beaver Store Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2025/10/29 | None | Unknown | No |
| Blood Tribe | Blood Tribe | Levern Public Water System | BWA | 2026/01/04 | 2026/01/12 | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Blood Tribe | Blood Tribe | Levern Public Water System | BWA | 2026/01/14 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mînî Thnî | Mînî Thnî | Mînî Thnî Bearspaw Riding Arena Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2025/10/04 | 2026/01/13 | 0-100 people | No |
| Tallcree | Tallcree-South Tallcree | South Tallcree Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/06 | 2026/01/08 | 101-500 people | Yes |
Contact us
You may contact us by email at drinkingwater-eaupotable@sac-isc.gc.ca.