Ending long-term drinking water advisories

English River First Nation in Saskatchewan lifted the drinking water advisory on their public water system on November 7, 2024. Upgrades to the water treatment plant were completed in September 2024. A new water operator was hired and is now keeping the community's water safe.

Fort Severn First Nation in Ontario lifted the drinking water advisory on their public water system on October 9, 2024, after completing upgrades to their water treatment system and training their water operators on the new equipment.

The drinking water advisory affecting Munsee-Delaware Nation in Ontario became long-term on February 27, 2025 as it has been in effect for more than 12 months. The advisory affects 46 homes and 1 community building. The community completed repairs to their water treatment system, and are developing an action plan to address new issues with water quality. Once resolved and water sampling is complete, the community should be able to lift the advisory.

The drinking water advisory affecting Pikangikum First Nation, in Ontario, became long-term on February 8, 2025, as it has been in effect for more than 12 months. The advisory affects 20 homes and 36 community buildings. The community has developed a plan to repair the water treatment system. Once repairs are done and water sampling complete, the community should be able to lift the advisory.

The drinking water advisory affecting Rainy River First Nations in Ontario became long-term on February 6, 2025, as it has been in effect for more than 12 months. The advisory affects 107 homes and 5 community buildings. The community is upgrading and expanding their water treatment system. In the short-term, the community has access to clean drinking water through truck delivery.