Water in First Nation Communities

About Drinking Water Advisories

Learn about different types of drinking water advisories in First Nations communities.

Supporting First Nations Control of Water Delivery

Learn how First Nations communities are assuming control and delivery of infrastructure services.

Ending Long-term Drinking Water Advisories in First Nation Communities

Learn about progress in ending long-term drinking water advisories on reserve.

Wastewater in First Nation Communities

Learn about wastewater in First Nation communities.

Circuit Rider Training Program

Find out how First Nation community operators get trained through the Circuit Rider Training Program.

Short-term Drinking Water Advisories

Learn about short-term drinking water advisories in First Nations communities south of the 60th parallel.

Roles &
Responsibilities

Learn how the responsibility for providing water on reserve is shared between First Nations and the Government of Canada.

National First Nations Water Leadership Award

An annual award recognizing the contribution of a First Nation to clean and safe drinking water.

Drinking Water Monitoring

Learn how the Government of Canada works with First Nations communities to ensure effective monitoring of water quality.

Protocols & Guidelines for Water Systems

Find protocols, guidelines and the policy for water and wastewater systems in First Nations communities.

Inspecting your well.
A step-by-step checklist

Follow this step-by-step checklist on how to visually inspect your well.

2022 Engagement:

Developing Laws & Regulations for First Nations Drinking Water & Wastewater

Engagement on proposed legislation to support safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in First Nations communities.

National assessments of First Nations water & wastewater systems

Understand the results of the assessment, find national and regional reports and review the department's response plan.