Mishkeegogamang First Nation
63B Public Water System: Water treatment plant upgrade and expansion underway
Project tracker
Projected lift date: Summer 2026
Erik Lake Public Water System: Repairs to water treatment system identified, operational improvements ongoing
Project tracker
Projected lift date: To be determined
Mishkeegogamang First Nation in Ontario is home to approximately 1,143 people on reserve. The community is upgrading and expanding their water treatment plant with funding from Indigenous Services Canada.
There are 2 long-term drinking water advisories:
- a boil water advisory on the 63B Public Water System was set in May 2024 and became long-term in May 2025
- a boil water advisory on the Erik Lake Public Water System was set in March 2025 and became long-term in March 2026
The advisory on the 63B Public Water System affects 95 homes and 20 community buildings. It was initially put in place due to a loss of water pressure. Later, a power outage caused issues with some of the equipment in the community's water treatment plant, including the turbidity meters and UV system.
The community developed an action plan to upgrade and expand their water treatment plant and work is underway. This long-term solution is expected to be complete in early 2026. Once commissioning, performance testing, and a full chemical analysis confirm that the water quality meets all applicable guidelines and standards, the community should be able to lift the advisory.
The advisory on the Erik Lake Public Water System affects 7 homes. It was put in place due to high turbidity (high level of organic particles) in the filtration system. The community has identified repairs that will begin once the required parts arrive.
The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation works with the community to support operations, including mentorship, training and supporting activities on-site.
Explore the map of long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves.