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 February 2, 2023, there were 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilijk First Nation | Kingsclear | Kingsclear Public Water System | BWA | 2023/01/27 | 2023/02/01 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog Camp Nogemag Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2022/06/11 | None | Unknown | No |
| Miawpukek | Conne River | Conne River Public Water System | BWA | 2022/12/20 | None | 101-500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asubpeescho Seewagunk (Grassy Narrows) | Grassy Narrows | Grassy Narrows Public Water System | BWA | 2023/01/26 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Bearskin Lake | Bearskin Lake | Bearskin Lake Community Centre/Youth Centre Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2022/05/04 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Ace Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2022/12/06 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Erik Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2022/12/06 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Doghole Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2022/12/06 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Wabaseemoong Indep Nation | Wabaseemoong | Whitedog Public Water System | BWA | 2022/07/20 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Wapekeka | Wapekeka | Wapekeka Public Water System | BWA | 2022/12/17 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wawakapewin | Long Dog | Long Dog Public Water System | BWA | 2023/01/13 | None | 0 - 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| God's Lake | God's Lake | God's Lake Austin Nazzie Pumphouse Public Water System | BWA | 2023/01/06 | None | 1001-5000 people | No |
| Sayisi Dene | Tadoule Lake | Tadoule Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2022/11/16 | None | 101-500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gordon | Gordon | Gordon No. 86 Public Water System | BWA | 2023/01/26 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Kinookimaw | Kinookimaw Resort | Kinookimaw Golf course and subdivision Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2022/04/28 | None | Unknown | No |
| Ministikwan | Ministikwan Lake and Mudie Lake | Ministikwan No. 161 / Ministikwan Lake Public Water System and Ministikwan No. 161A - Mudie Lake / Mudie Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2022/11/07 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake & Lac La Ronge | Little Red River | Montreal Lake No. 106B Little Red River | DNC | 2022/03/21 | 2023/01/30 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Ocean Man | Ocean Man | Ocean Man No. 69 | BWA | 2022/07/29 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation | Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay No. 202 / Sandy Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2022/10/11 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Pheasant Rump | Pheasant Rump | Pheasant Rump No. 68 Public Water System | BWA | 2022/12/25 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Poundmaker | Poundmaker | Poundmaker No. 114 / Poundmaker Public Water System | BWA | 2023/01/25 | 2023/02/02 | 101-500 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 | 2023/01/17 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Lake | English Bay | English Bay Community Centre Semi Public Water System | BWA | 2022/12/23 | None | Unknown | No |
| Kehewin Cree Nation | Kehewin | Kehewin Public Water System | DNU | 2022/11/02 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Montana | Montana | Montana Public Water System | BWA | 2023/01/18 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
Contact us
You may contact us by email at drinkingwater-eaupotable@sac-isc.gc.ca.