Shawanaga First Nation
Repairs and upgrades to the water treatment system underway
Project tracker
Projected lift date: Summer 2026
Shawanaga First Nation in Ontario is home to approximately 180 people living on reserve. The community is currently undertaking the construction of a new water treatment plant and expansion of their distribution system with funding from Indigenous Services Canada and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Stream .
There is 1 long-term drinking water advisory affecting 101 homes, and 10 community buildings:
- a boil water advisory on the Shawanaga Public Water System was issued in July 2024 and became long-term in July 2025
The advisory was originally issued due to a watermain break that caused a drop in pressure within the distribution system. Temporary bypass lines have been installed to maintain services while the affected section of the existing watermain is out of operation. Further leaks have since been identified in the affected section and repairs are underway. Additional repairs are needed to support the distribution system work, which has caused some delays.
Construction of long-term distribution system upgrades is underway. Once complete and the leaks have been repaired, it will support the lifting of the boil water advisory.
Explore the map of long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves.