Water in First Nation Communities


Find out how the Government of Canada works with First Nations to end long-term drinking water advisories and improve water and wastewater systems on reserve.


About Drinking Water Advisories

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

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Supporting First Nations Control of Water Delivery

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

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Ending Long-term Drinking Water Advisories in First Nation Communities

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

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Wastewater in First Nation Communities

Learn about wastewater in First Nation communities.

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Circuit Rider Training Program

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

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Short-term Drinking Water Advisories

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

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Roles &
Responsibilities

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

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National First Nations Water Leadership Award

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

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Drinking Water Monitoring

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

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Protocols & Guidelines for Water Systems

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

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Inspecting your well.
A step-by-step checklist

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

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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.

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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.

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