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 July 7, 2026, there were 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miawpukek | Conne River | Saint Anne's School Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2026/01/21 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Miawpukek | Conne River | Conne River Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/17 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Tobique | Tobique | Employment and Training Center Semi Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2025/11/10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nation Anishnabe du Lac Simon | Nation Anishnabe du Lac Simon | SIM Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/30 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick House | Brunswick House | Brunswick House Public Water System | BWA | 2026/07/01 | 2026/07/06 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Deer Lake | Deer Lake | Nursing Station Pws-Nt / Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2025/10/21 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Dokis | Dokis | Dokis Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/24 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Fort Albany | Fort Albany | Fort Albany Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/09 | None | 1001-5000 people | 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 | 2026/03/19 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug | Big Trout Lake | Big Trout Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2025/09/12 | 2026/06/30 | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Michipicoten | Michipicoten | Michipicoten Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/28 | 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 |
| Moravian of the Thames | Moravian of the Thames | Moraviantown Public Water System | BWA | 2026/07/03 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation | Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation | Niisaachewan Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/07 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation | Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation | Onegaming Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/17 | 2026/07/02 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wabaseemoong Independent Nations | Wabaseemoong Independent Nations | Whitedog Public Water System | BWA | 2026/04/20 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Webequie | Webequie | Webequie Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/17 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Whitesand | Whitesand | Whitesand Public Water System (MTSA Town of Armstrong) | BWA | 2026/06/08 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River | Black River | Little Black River Public Water System | BWA | 2026/03/23 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| 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 |
| God's Lake | God's Lake | God's Lake Austin Nazzie Pumphouse Public Water System | BWA | 2026/02/16 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Lake Manitoba | Lake Manitoba | Lake Manitoba Women's Shelter Semi-Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2026/05/07 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/27 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Sayisi Dene | Tadoule Lake | Tadoule Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/23 | None | 101-500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation | Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation | Ahtahkakoop No.104 / Ahtahkakoop Public Water System | BWA | 2026/03/31 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Birch Narrows Dene Nation | Birch Narrows Dene Nation | Turnor Lake No. 193B / Birch Narrows Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/29 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Canoe Lake Cree First Nation | Canoe Lake Cree First Nation | Canoe Lake No. 165 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/08 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Kahkewistahaw | Kahkewistahaw | Kahkewistahaw No. 72 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/14 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Kawacatoose | Kawacatoose | Poorman No. 88 / Kawacatoose Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/23 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake & Lac La Ronge | Little Red River | Montreal Lake No. 106B Little Red River Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/06 | 2026/07/02 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake Cree Nation | Montreal Lake Cree Nation | Montreal Lake Cree Nation No. 106 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/22 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation | Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation | Mosquito No. 109 Public Water System | DNC | 2026/06/15 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Muskeg Lake Cree Nation | Muskeg Lake | Muskeg Lake No. 102 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/20 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne | Southend | Southend No. 200 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/26 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Poundmaker Cree Nation | Poundmaker Cree Nation | Poundmaker No. 114 / Poundmaker Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/08 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Saulteaux First Nation | Birch Lake | Saulteaux No. 159A - Birch Lake Public Water System | DNC | 2026/06/10 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| The Key First Nation | Key | The Key No. 65 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/15 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Thunderchild First Nation | Turtle Lake | Thunderchild No. 115C - Turtle Lake / Turtle Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/15 | None | 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 | 2026/06/24 | 2026/07/02 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Fort McKay First Nation | Fort McKay First Nation | Fort Mckay Public Water System | DNC | 2026/06/30 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Mînî Thnî | Mînî Thnî | North Mînî Thnî Public Water System | BWA | 2026/07/02 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Saddle Lake Cree Nation | Saddle Lake | Saddle Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/24 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Tsuut'Ina Nation | Tsuut'ina | Tsuut'Ina Bullhead Community Centre Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2026/06/04 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
Contact us
You may contact us by email at drinkingwater-eaupotable@sac-isc.gc.ca.