Short-term drinking water advisories
Find active and recently-lifted short-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities south of 60.
A short-term drinking water advisory is issued when there is a temporary water quality issue on a specific water system.
Advisories by region
As of November 2, 2026, there were 39 short-term drinking water advisories in place in First Nations communities south of 60, excluding those in the British Columbia region. Contact the First Nations Health Authority directly for details on drinking water advisories affecting the First Nations communities in British Columbia.
Due to exceptional circumstances, advisories may be posted with a certain delay. Revoked advisories received during the month remain displayed for the current month.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miawpukek | Conne River | Saint Anne's School Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2026/01/21 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Tobique | Tobique | Employment and Training Center Semi Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2025/11/10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nation innue de Matimekush-Lac John | Nation innue de Matimekush-Lac John | MAT Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/28 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Timiskaming First Nation | Timiskaming First Nation | TFN Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/21 | None | 101-500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biigtigong Nishnaabeg | Pic River | Pic River Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/24 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Deer Lake | Deer Lake | Deer Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2026/07/09 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Fort Albany | Fort Albany | Fort Albany Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/09 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Kee-Way-Win | Kee-Way-Win | Keewaywin Public Water System | BWA | 2026/03/19 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Ace Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/23 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Doghole Bay North Public Water System | BWA | 2025/12/23 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Mitaanjigamiing First Nation | Mitaanjigamiing First Nation | Mitaanjigamiing Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/14 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
| Moravian of the Thames | Moravian of the Thames | Moraviantown Public Water System | BWA | 2026/07/03 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Rainy River First Nations | Rainy River First Nations | Rainy River Public Water System | BWA | 2026/09/04 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Six Nations Of The Grand River | Six Nations Territory | The Everlasting Tree School Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2026/07/09 | None | Unknown | No |
| Wabaseemoong Independent Nations | Wabaseemoong Independent Nations | Whitedog Public Water System | BWA | 2026/04/20 | None | 501-1000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdtail Sioux | Birdtail Sioux | Birdtail Sioux Landbase Semi-Public Water System | DNC | 2026/07/15 | None | Unknown | Yes |
| Black River | Black River | Little Black River Public Water System | BWA | 2026/03/23 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Bloodvein | Bloodvein | Bloodvein Public Water System | BWA | 2026/09/02 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| God's Lake | God's Lake | God's Lake Austin Nazzie Pumphouse Public Water System | BWA | 2026/02/16 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Lake Manitoba | Lake Manitoba | Lake Manitoba Women's Shelter Semi-Public Water System-NT | BWA | 2026/05/07 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Rolling River | Rolling River | Rolling River Wellness Centre Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2026/09/16 | None | Unknown | No |
| Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay | Sandy Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/27 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| St. Theresa Point | St. Theresa Point | St. Theresa Point Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/26 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Waywayseecappo Treaty Four-1874 | Waywayseecappo | Waywayseecappo School Semi-Public Water System-Nt | DNU | 2025/11/30 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland House Cree Nation | Cumberland House Cree Nation | Cumberland No. 20 - P/P / Pemmican Portage Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/27 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Cumberland House Cree Nation | Cumberland House Cree Nation | Cumberland No. 20 - R/C/Reserve Centre Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/27 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Flying Dust First Nation | Flying Dust First Nation | Meadow Lake No. 105 (Mta) / Flying Dust Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/30 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake | Montreal Lake No. 106 / Montreal Lake Cree Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/29 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Montreal Lake Cree Nation & Lac La Ronge | Little Red River | Montreal Lake No. 106B Little Red River Public Water System | BWA | 2026/05/06 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Moosomin | Moosomin | Moosomin No. 112B Public Water System (cisterns only) | BWA | 2026/09/09 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation | Kiskaciwan | No.208-Well / Kiskaciwan Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/19 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Red Earth Cree Nation | Red Earth Cree Nation | Red Earth No. 29-Wtp / Red Earth Cree Nation Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/26 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Red Pheasant | Red Pheasant | Red Pheasant No. 108 / Red Pheasant Cree Nation Public Water System (cisterns only) | BWA | 2026/07/16 | None | 101-500 people | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Lake Cree Nation | Beaver Lake Cree Nation | Busy Beaver Store Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2026/09/23 | None | Unknown | No |
| Cold Lake First Nations | Cold Lake First Nations | Cold Lake No. 149 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/26 | 2026/10/30 | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Little Red River Cree Nation | Fox Lake | Fox Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/23 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
| Louis Bull | Louis Bull, Pumphouse 2 | Louis Bull 2 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/15 | 2026/10/21 | 101-500 people | Yes |
| Saddle Lake Cree Nation | Saddle Lake Cree Nation | Saddle Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/03 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
| Samson Cree Nation (Pigeon Lake) | Pigeon Lake | Ma-Me-O Campground 1 Public Water System | BWA | 2026/07/16 | None | 0-100 people | No |
| Stoney | Mînî Thnî | Mînî Thnî Bearspaw Riding Arena Semi-Public Water System | BWA | 2026/08/08 | None | Unknown | No |
| Tsuut'Ina Nation | Tsuut'ina | Redwood Meadows Public Water System | BWA | 2026/10/07 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
Contact us
You may contact us by email at drinkingwater-eaupotable@sac-isc.gc.ca.