Short-term drinking water advisories
Find short-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities south of 60.
Advisories by region
A short-term DWA means there is a temporary water quality issue on a specific water system.
As of June 27, 2024, there were 32 short-term drinking water advisories in place in First Nations communities south of 60, excluding those in the British Columbia region. More details about the current and recently lifted short-term drinking water advisories, including the ones from Saskatoon Tribal Council since January 27, 2022, are listed by region below.
Due to exceptional circumstances, advisories may be posted with a certain delay. Revoked advisories received during the month remain displayed for the current month.
Please contact the First Nations Health Authority directly for details on drinking water advisories affecting the First Nations communities in British Columbia.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River | Bear River | L'sitkuk Gas Bar Semi-Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2023/07/17 | None | Unknown | No |
| Eel River Bar | Eel River Bar | Eel River Bar Public Water System (affecting only Heritage Garden Centre) | BWA | 2023/11/22 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Miawpukek | Conne River | Conne River Public Water System (affecting Central to West side only) | BWA | 2024/05/06 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mushuau Innu | Natuashish | Natuashish Public Water System | DNC | 2024/02/21 | 2024/06/03 | Unknown (only for children aged 0-8 years old) | Yes |
| Potlotek | Potlotek | Potlotek Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/20 | 2024/06/21 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Tobique | Tobique | Neqotkuk Sunset Beach Semi-Public Water System - NT | BWA | 2023/09/01 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquine / Kitcisakik | Kitcisakik (Grand-Lac-Victoria) | GLV Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/31 | 2024/06/26 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Atikamewk / Manawan | Manawan | MAN Public Water System | BWA | 2024/6/12 | 2024/06/17 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Innu / Ekuanitshit | Ekuanitshit | EKU Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/17 | 2024/06/19 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Innu / Essipit | Essipit | ESS Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/10 | 2024/06/14 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Innu / Pakua Shipi | Pakua Shipi | PAK Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/12 | 2024/06/14 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Innu / Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam | Mani-Utenam (Malioténam) | MAL Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/05 | 2024/06/08 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Innu / Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam | Mani-Utenam (Malioténam) | MAL Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/14 | 2024/06/17 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Fort Albany | Fort Albany Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/26 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Attawapiskat | Attawapiskat | Attawapiskat Public Water System | DNC | 2024/05/21 | 2024/05/31 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Cat Lake | Cat Lake | Temporary Nursing Station (Previous Youth Healing Centre) Semi-Public Water System - NT | BWA | 2024/03/11 | None | Unknown | No |
| Chippewas Kettle & Stony Point | Kettle Pt | Chippewas - Kettle Pt. Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/25 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Doghole Bay North Public Water System | BWA | 2023/11/10 | 2024/06/12 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | 63B Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/08 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | 63A (Ten Houses) Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/26 | 2024/06/12 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Munsee-Delaware Nation | Munsee-Delaware | Munsee Delware Nation-Containerized Public Water System | DNC | 2024/02/27 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Northwest Angle No. 33 | N.W. Angle 33 Dog Paw | Dog Paw Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/17 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Animakee Wa Zhing #37 | Regina Bay | Regina Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/20 | 2024/06/25 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Ojibways Nation Of Saugeen | Saugeen | Saugeen Health Clinic Semi-Public Water System - NT | BWA | 2024/04/30 | None | Unknown | No |
| Ojibways Of Onegaming | Onegaming | Onegaming Public Water System | BWA | 2024/03/18 | 2024/06/27 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Pikangikum | Pikangikum | Pikangikum Public Water System | BWA | 2024/02/08 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Rainy River | Rainy River | Rainy River Public Water System | BWA | 2024/02/06 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wabauskang | Wabauskang | Wabauskang Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/31 | 2024/06/10 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation | Wabigoon | Wabigoon Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/02 | 2024/06/21 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Wawakapewin | Long Dog | Long Dog Public Water System | BWA | 2023/07/21 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Weenusk | Peawanuck | Peawanuck Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/03 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Whitesand | Whitesand | Whitesand Public Water System (MTSA Town of Armstrong) | BWA | 2024/06/19 | 2024/06/24 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berens River | Berens River | Berens River Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/08 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Peguis | Peguis | Peguis Mi-Ki-Nak's Semi-Public Water System - NT | DNU | 2023/08/04 | None | Unknown | No |
| Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve | Tootinaowaziibeeng | Tootinaowaziibeeng Public Water System | Water Quality Advisory | 2023/07/04 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Wasagamack | Wasagamack | Wasagamack Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/21 | 2024/06/25 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Waywayseecappo Treaty Four - 1874 | Waywayseecappo | Waywayseecappo Valley Public Water System | DNC | 2023/09/28 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Waywayseecappo Treaty Four - 1874 | Waywayseecappo | Waywayseecappo School Semi-Public Water System - NT | BWA | 2024/06/20 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Narrows | Birch Narrows | Turnor Lake No. 193B / Birch Narrows Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/19 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Canoe Lake Cree Nation | Eagles Lake | Eagles Lake No. 165C / Eagles Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/18 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Makwa Sahgaiehcan | Makwa Sahgaiehcan | Makwa Lake No. 129 / Makwa Sahgaiehcan Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/18 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation | Ministikwan Lake | Ministikwan No. 161 and Ministikwan No. 161A (Mudie Lake) / Ministikwan Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/27 | 2024/06/21 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake No. 106 / Montreal Lake Cree Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2024/6/12 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake & Lac La Ronge | Little Red River | Montreal Lake No. 106B Little Red River Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/08 | 2024/05/31 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| One Arrow | One Arrow | One Arrow No. 95 Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/13 | 2024/06/18 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| One Arrow | One Arrow | One Arrow No. 95 Public Water System (affecting cisterns only) | BWA | 2024/06/18 | None | 501-1000 people | No |
| Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation | Sturgeon Weir | Sturgeon Weir No. 184F Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/21 | 2024/06/26 | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation | Kiskaciwan | No.208-Well / Kiskaciwan Public Water System | BWA | 2023/12/04 | None | 101-500 people | No |
| Piapot | Piapot | Piapot No. 75 Public Water System | BWA | 2023/09/18 | None | 501-1000 people | No |
| Poundmaker | Poundmaker | Poundmaker No. 114 / Poundmaker Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/06 | 2024/06/12 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Standing Buffalo | Standing Buffalo | Standing Buffalo No. 78 Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/14 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Sweetgrass | Sweetgrass | Sweet Grass No. 113 / Sweetgrass Public Water System | BWA | 2023/09/07 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Wahpeton | Wahpeton | Wahpeton No. 94A / Wahpeton Public Water System | DNC | 2024/05/10 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Waterhen Lake | Waterhen Lake | Waterhen 130 / Waterhen Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/28 | 2024/06/01 | 501-1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loon River Cree Nation | Loon River | Loon River Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/03 | 2024/06/12 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Mikisew Cree | Mikisew Cree | Allison Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2024/02/27 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Saddle Lake Cree Nation | Saddle Lake | Saddle Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/30 | 2024/06/24 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Sunchild | Sunchild | Sunchild New Subdivision Public Water System | BWA | 2024/06/20 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
Contact us
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