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 January 16, 2022, there were 28 short-term drinking water advisories 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskasoni | Eskasoni | Eskasoni Public Water System Castle Bay | BWA | 2022/01/05 | 2022/01/08 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animakee Wa Zhing #37 | Windigo Island | Windigo Island Public Water System | BWA | 2021/06/22 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Big Grassy | Big Grassy | Big Grassy Public Water System | BWA | 2021/03/09 | None | 101-500 people | 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 |
| Fort Severn | Fort Severn | Fort Severn Public Water System | BWA | 2021/12/29 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Grassy Narrows First Nation | Grassy Narrows First Nation | Grassy Narrows Public Water System | BWA | 2022/01/02 | 2022/01/07 | 501-1000 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 | Pelican Falls | Pelican Falls High School Public Water System | BWA | 2021/10/26 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Moose Cree | Moose Cree | Moose Cree Public Water System | BWA | 2021/10/20 | 2020/01/11 | 1001 - 5000 people | Yes |
| Munsee-Delaware Nation | Munsee-Delaware | Munsee Delware Nation-Containerized Public Water System | BWA | 2022/01/09 | 2022/01/13 | 101 - 500 people | Yes |
| Naicatchewenin | Naicatchewenin | Naicatchewenin Public Water System | BWA | 2022/01/10 | 2022/01/12 | 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 |
| Wabigoon Lake | Wabigoon | Wabigoon Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/15 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wapekeka | Wapekeka | Wapekeka Public Water System | BWA | 2021/10/20 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wunnumin | Wunnumin Lake | Wunnumin Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2021/12/19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodvein | Bloodvein | Bloodvein Public Water System | BWA | 2021/11/19 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland House | Pemmican Portage | Cumberland No. 20 - P/P / Pemmican Portage Public Water System | BWA | 2021/12/16 | 2022/01/11 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| English River | Wapachewunak 192D /Patuanak | Wapachewunak No. 192D / Wapachewunak Public Water System | BWA | 2021/10/26 | 2021/11/24 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| English River | Wapachewunak 192D /Patuanak | Wapachewunak No. 192D / Wapachewunak Public Water System | BWA | 2022/01/06 | 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 |
| Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake No. 106 / Montreal Lake Cree Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2021/11/23 | 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 Cree Nation | Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay NO. 202 / Sandy Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2021/11/01 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Saulteaux | Birch Lake | Saulteaux No. 159A - Birch Lake | BWA | 2021/12/18 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| The Key | Key | The Key No. 65 | BWA | 2022/01/06 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| White Bear | White Bear | White Bear No. 70 / White Bear Public Water System | BWA | 2022/01/02 | 2022/01/10 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Zagime Anishinabek | Sakimay | Sakimay Public Water System | DNC | 2021/02/24 | None | 101-500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort McKay First Nation | Fort McKay First Nation | Fort McKay Public Water Supply | BWA | 2021/12/26 | 2022/01/02 | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Little Red River Cree Nation | Garden River | Garden River Public Water System | BWA | 2021/09/28 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Little Red River Cree Nation | John D'Or Prairie | John D'Or Prairie Public Water Supply | BWA | 2021/12/26 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Tallcree | Tallcree-South Tallcree | South Tallcree Public Water System | BWA | 2022/01/08 | None | 501 - 1000 people | Yes |
Contact us
You may contact us by email at drinkingwater-eaupotable@sac-isc.gc.ca.