Water in Puvirnituq: The Gouvernement du Québec and Nunavik Authorities take action
Water Canada The main pipe between the Northern Village’s primary water source and its treatment plant froze because of an equipment failure on March 18. Temporary solutions are currently being […]
Nunavut MLAs push for updates on water infrastructure projects
CBC Both Coral Harbour and Igloolik have experienced boil-water advisories in recent months due to issues with their water treatment plants. Coral Harbour has seen two since mid-October due to […]
Compare and contrast: This Nunavik village has boiled its ‘fishy’ water for 9 months straight. A new reservoir could fix that
CBC Residents believe their water woes stem from a fishy water source. “When you boil the water or when you use the washer or shower, we smell the fish,” Mayor […]
Sanirajak, Nunavut, residents told to boil water after bacteria found in drinking water
CBC People living in Sanirajak, Nunavut, should boil their water until further notice after bacteria was found in a water test result, the territory’s Department of Health says. All water […]
Feds support water treatment infrastructure in Nunavut with $2M investment
Water Canada “Investing in infrastructure is key to improving northerners’ quality of life and positioning Nunavut communities for growth,” said Vandal. “These crucial planning projects will lay the groundwork for […]
For half the year, residents in this Nunavik community say they bathe in yellow water
CBC Rebecca Wynn describes what she sees coming out of her taps in Aupaluk, Que. as “yellow, pee-ish water.” She said she also has to take medication before every shower, […]
No showers, full sewage tanks: Nunavik residents say water system can’t meet growing demand
CBCPurvirnituq is just one of several communities in the autonomous Nunavik region of Quebec’s far north that does not have pipe infrastructure and is struggling with water problems. Click here […]
Nunavut needs more housing, but in the capital, that can’t happen without more water
The Canadian Press The mayor of Nunavut’s capital says the city’s housing crisis cannot be solved unless another crisis is dealt with first. Iqaluit doesn’t have access to the water […]