Water supply and sanitation in Canada

The Government of Canada reaches an Agreement in Principle to resolve class action litigation related to safe drinking water in First Nations communities

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Long-term Drinking Water Advisories, Americas, First Nations, Minister of Indigenous Services, Water supply and sanitation in Canada

This Agreement in Principle addresses important concerns identified by First Nations represented in the class action lawsuits.

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  • This Agreement in Principle addresses important concerns identified by First Nations represented in the class action lawsuits.
  • Significant progress has been made and the Government of Canada will continue to support First Nations communities' efforts to ensure that their members have access to clean drinking water.
  • As of July 30, 2021, First Nations, with support from Indigenous Services Canada, have lifted 108 long-term drinking water advisories since November 2015.
  • Because First Nations had the courage to pursue justice, the painful legacy of long-term drinking water advisories will finally be history.

Government of Canada making significant progress and investments to protect Canada's oceans

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Countries, International organizations, World, Canada, Conservation biology, Water supply and sanitation in Canada, Sustainable Development Goal 14

Canada has made significant progress in marine conservation in the last six years, working in partnership with coastal communities and provincial, territorial, and Indigenous governments.

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  • Canada has made significant progress in marine conservation in the last six years, working in partnership with coastal communities and provincial, territorial, and Indigenous governments.
  • In 2015, the Government of Canada announced a target to protect ten per cent of our oceans by 2020.
  • The Government of Canada has made significant commitments to protect not only 25% of our oceans, but also 25% our land and freshwater.
  • The Government of Canada has committed to conserving 25 per cent of Canada's land and oceans by 2025.

Government of Canada progress update on improving access to clean water in First Nations communities

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Indigenous peoples in Canada, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Long-term Drinking Water Advisories (DWA)s, Americas, Indian reserve, Water supply network, Drinking water, First Nations, Water supply and sanitation in Canada, Minister of Indigenous Services

b'OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, May 17, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada and First Nations are working in partnership to improve access to clean drinking water and lift all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves as soon as possible.\nToday, Indigenous Services Canada provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities.

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  • b'OTTAWA, UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, May 17, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada and First Nations are working in partnership to improve access to clean drinking water and lift all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves as soon as possible.\nToday, Indigenous Services Canada provided an update on progress toward clean drinking water in all First Nations communities.
  • The Government of Canada recognizes that increased support for operations and maintenance (O&M) is essential to long-term sustainability ofwater infrastructure and preventing the reoccurrence of drinking water advisories in the future.
  • Since November 2015, the Government has invested in 694 water and wastewater projects in 581 First Nations communities.
  • Our commitment to improving access to clean water on reserves does not come with a deadline, nor is it limited to our work to lift all long-term drinking water advisories.

Sewage (Inland Waters) Bill

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Sanitation, Chemistry, Sewerage, Water pollution, Physical sciences, Chemical elements, Liquids, Water, Sewage, Sewage treatment, Water supply and sanitation in Canada

A Bill to place a duty on water companies to ensure that untreated sewage is not discharged into rivers and other inland waters; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to place a duty on water companies to ensure that untreated sewage is not discharged into rivers and other inland waters; and for connected purposes.

In partnership with First Nations, more than 100 long-term drinking water advisories have now been lifted since 2015

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Drinking water, Sanitation, Indian reserve, Chemistry, Water, Matter, Physical sciences, Water supply and sanitation in Canada, Safe Drinking Water Act

on lifting the last remaining long-term drinking water advisory in their community, providing reliable access to clean water to eight homes.

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  • on lifting the last remaining long-term drinking water advisory in their community, providing reliable access to clean water to eight homes.
  • Today we mark important milestones in this progress - the 100th and 101st long-term drinking water advisories being lifted.
  • First Nations, in partnership with the Government of Canada, have lifted 101 long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves since November 2015, and 58 long-term drinking water advisories remain in effect in 38 communities.
  • First Nations located in British Columbia have lifted 18 long-term drinking water advisories since November 2015.

Government of Canada launches consultations on new Canada Water Agency

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Countries, International organizations, Water supply and sanitation in Canada, Canada, World

That's why the Government of Canada is establishing the Canada Water Agency to find the best ways to keep our water safe, clean, and well managed.The Canada Water Agency will be established in close collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, and other partners.

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  • That's why the Government of Canada is establishing the Canada Water Agency to find the best ways to keep our water safe, clean, and well managed.The Canada Water Agency will be established in close collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, and other partners.
  • Establishing the Canada Water Agency will help to identify, better coordinate, and address various issues relating to freshwater in Canada.
  • I encourage all Canadians to take part in these consultations to help shape the Canada Water Agency."
  • The Government of Canada reiterated its commitment to creating the Canada Water Agency in the Speech from the Throne and is now delivering on that important promise.

American Water Recognized for Excellence in Water Quality by Partnership for Safe Water

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, is proud to announce the achievement of 28 Partnership for Safe Water awards.

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  • American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, is proud to announce the achievement of 28 Partnership for Safe Water awards.
  • We hold ourselves to the highest standards in delivering clean, safe, high-quality drinking water to our customers while also providing water service that is reliable and affordable," said Cheryl Norton, senior vice president & chief environmental officer of American Water and president of New Jersey American Water.
  • As a member of the Partnership for Safe Water, American Water demonstrates its commitment to improve the quality of drinking water delivered to customers by optimizing its system operations.
  • The following American Water treatment plants were recognized for maintaining the Presidents Award for Water Treatment status for 5 years:
    The following American Water treatment plants were recognized for maintaining the Phase III Directors Award status for 20 years:

Illinois American Water’s Metro East District Investing Approximately $4 Million to Replace Booster Station and Chemical Feed System

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Utilities, Construction & Property, Natural Resources, Environment, Energy, Building Systems, Urban planning, Other Natural Resources, Sanitation, Drinking water, Water treatment, Natural environment, Nature, Articles, Water supply and sanitation in Canada, Drinking water supply and sanitation in the United States

Illinois American Water is constructing a new booster station and chemical feed system in its Metro East service area.

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  • Illinois American Water is constructing a new booster station and chemical feed system in its Metro East service area.
  • The investment of approximately $4 million will help ensure quality drinking water and reliable water pressure for water service and fire protection.
  • Cooper adds that the new chemical feed equipment will help ensure stable disinfection for enhanced water quality to customers.
  • The Metro East water treatment facility located near East St. Louis is an award-winning member of the Partnership for Safe Water.

Monthly progress update through August 2019 on drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Water supply and sanitation in the United States, Water, Drinking water, Sanitation, Water supply network, Public water system, Articles, Water supply and sanitation in Canada

In August 2019, three short-term drinking water advisories at risk of becoming long-term were lifted from public systems on reserves.

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  • In August 2019, three short-term drinking water advisories at risk of becoming long-term were lifted from public systems on reserves.
  • Short-term drinking water advisories lifted before becoming long-term:
    Mishkeegogamang, in Ontario, lifted a short-term boil water advisory from their 63B public water system on August 19, 2019.
  • Our commitment to removing every long-term drinking water advisory on public systems on reserves is unwavering and has resulted in 87 long-term drinking water advisories being lifted and safe, clean water delivered to the impacted communities.Preventing short-term advisories from becoming long-term is an essential part of our goal to eliminate all long-term drinking water advisories on reserves.
  • This investment will support ongoing efforts to eliminate and prevent long-term drinking water advisories by funding urgent repairs to vulnerable water systems and providing water operator training and support programs so that First Nations communities can effectively operate and maintain their public drinking water systems.

Infrastructure investments improve access to safe drinking water in Manitoba First Nations

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Sanitation, Chemistry, Chemical compounds, Drinking water, Articles, Water supply network, Water, Water supply and sanitation in Canada

As part of its commitment to improve access to safe drinking water, the Government of Canada has invested in the following projects in First Nations communities in Manitoba:

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  • As part of its commitment to improve access to safe drinking water, the Government of Canada has invested in the following projects in First Nations communities in Manitoba:
    God's Lake First Nation successfully lifted a long-term drinking water advisory on July 29, 2019 after completing upgrades to the affected water system.
  • Hollow Water successfully upgraded and expanded its water treatment plant and intake system in 2018.
  • "Working together with Manitoba First Nations, we are not only improving lives today, but are building the infrastructure that will provide safe drinking water for future generations."
  • Working in collaboration with First Nations, the Government of Canada has committed to ending all long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on reserves by March 2021.