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 May 5, 2024, there were 29 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 |
Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog | Elsipogtog Public Water System | BWA | 2024/04/29 | 2024/05/04 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
Miawpukek | Conne River | Conne River Public Water System | BWA | 2024/04/22 | 2024/05/03 | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
Mushuau Innu | Natuashish | Natuashish Public Water System | DNC | 2024/02/21 | None | Unknown (only for children aged 0-8 years old) | Yes |
Tobique | Tobique | Tobique Gaming Centre And Restaurant Semi-Public Water System - NT | BWA | 2023/08/31 | None | Unknown | No |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Atikamewk / Opitciwan | Opitciwan (Obedjiwan) | OBE Public Water System | BWA | 2024/04/24 | 2024/04/30 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cat Lake | Cat Lake | Temporary Nursing Station (Previous Youth Healing Centre) Semi-Public Water System - NT | BWA | 2024/03/11 | None | Unknown | No |
Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Doghole Bay North Public Water System | BWA | 2023/11/10 | None | 1001-5000 people | Yes |
Mishkeegogamang | Mishkeegogamang | Doghole Bay North Public Water System | DNC | 2024/04/10 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
Munsee-Delaware Nation | Munsee-Delaware | Munsee Delware Nation-Containerized Public Water System | DNC | 2024/02/27 | None | 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 | None | 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 |
Slate Falls Nation | New Slate Falls | Slate Falls Public Water System | BWA | 2023/06/08 | None | 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 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Waywayseecappo Treaty Four - 1874 | Waywayseecappo | Waywayseecappo Valley Public Water System | DNC | 2023/09/28 | None | 1001-5000 people | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canoe Lake | Eagles Lake | Eagles Lake No. 165C / Eagles Lake Public Water System | BWA | 2024/05/01 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
English River First Nation | La Plonge | La Plonge No. 192 / La Plonge Public Water System | BWA | 2023/05/14 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
Mistawasis Nêhiyawak | Mistawasis | Mistawasis No. 103 Public Water System | BWA | 2024/01/22 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
Mistawasis Nêhiyawak | Mistawasis | Pechawis Village Public Water System | BWA | 2024/04/09 | 2024/05/03 | 0-100 people | Yes |
Mistawasis Nêhiyawak | South Village | South Village Public Water System | BWA | 2024/04/17 | 2024/04/25 | 0-100 people | Yes |
Mosquito | Mosquito | Mosquito No. 109 Public Water System | BWA | 2024/04/16 | None | 101-500 people | Yes |
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation | Kiskaciwan | No.208-Well / Kiskaciwan Public Water System | BWA | 2023/12/04 | None | 101-500 people | No |
Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation | Pheasant Rump | Pheasant Rump No. 68 Public Water System | BWA | 2024/04/28 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
Piapot | Piapot | Piapot No. 75 Public Water System | BWA | 2023/09/18 | None | 501-1000 people | No |
Sweetgrass | Sweetgrass | Sweet Grass No. 113 / Sweetgrass Public Water System | BWA | 2023/09/07 | None | 501-1000 people | Yes |
Zagime Anishinabek First Nation | Zagime Anishinabek First Nation | Yellow Calf Place RV Park Public Water System | DNC | 2023/05/29 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mikisew Cree | Mikisew Cree | Allison Bay Public Water System | BWA | 2024/02/27 | None | 0-100 people | Yes |
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