Fort Severn
Repairs to the water treatment system underway, operational improvements ongoing
Project tracker
Projected lift date: TBD
Fort Severn First Nation in Ontario is home to 537 people on reserve. The community is repairing their water treatment system, with funding from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
There is 1 long-term drinking water advisory affecting 118 homes and 7 community buildings:
- A boil water advisory was set on the Fort Severn Public Water System in December 2024 and became long-term in December 2025
The advisory was initially issued due to turbidity in treated water, which means there may be particles in the water that can affect water quality and safety. With support from the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Hub, the community is actively addressing issues with the water treatment and distribution systems. Ongoing work includes repairing leaks, replacing the raw water line, fixing the ozone system and improving day-to-day operations.
Following repairs, multiple sets of water samples will be needed to verify that the water is safe. Once these steps are completed and consistent operations are in place, the community should be in a position to lift the advisory.
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