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Canada Bureau
FIRST NATION WATER ADVISORIES – April 19, 2026
There are currently 27 short-term water advisories in First Nations communities across Canada and 40 long-term water advisories
SHORT TERM April 9, 2026
Overview: There are 27 short-term water advisories in First Nations communities – not including BC: 2 in Atlantic, 1 in QC, 9 in Ontario, 6 in MB, 7 in SK, 2 in AB.
You will find the information regarding BC short and long-term advisories at First Nation Health Authority (FNHA).
HIGHLIGHTS
QC
BWA added for Innu / Ekuanitshit EKU Public Water System
MB
BWA lifted for Norway House Cree Nation PWS
AB
BWA LIFTED FOR Standoff Public Water System
LONG TERM
April 9, 2026
Overview: As of April 16, 2026, there are 40 long-term water advisories in Canada – not including BC; this number has not changed since our last report: 0 in Atlantic, 0 in QC, 28 in Ontario, 7 in MB, 5 in SK, 0 in AB.
This number has decreased from a high of 153 in November 2015
You will find the information regarding BC short and long-term advisories at First Nation Health Authority (FNHA).
Recently added long-term advisories
The drinking water advisory affecting Long Plain First Nation, in Manitoba, became long-term on April 16, 2026, as it has been in effect for more than 12 months. The advisory affects 33 homes and 12 community buildings. The community is working on replacing their watermain to support lifting the advisory.
Recently LIFTED long-term advisories
Rainy River First Nations in Ontario lifted the drinking water advisory on their public water system on April 13, 2026, after completing an upgrade and expansion of their water treatment plant.
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