Clean Water

"For far too long we have endured unsafe and inadequate water supply to our homes. We are very happy to finally see the beginning stages of our water supply project come to life. This project is critical in meeting the needs of our community for clean, safe and reliable drinking water. It is also essential infrastructure for the future growth of Pikwakanagan. This project will allow our community to secure this basic need for generations to come."

-Chief Greg Sarazin
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Left to right: Councillor Merv Sarazin, Councillor Sherry Kohoko, Councillor Vicky Two-Axe, Councillor Dale Benoit, National Chief AFN Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, AOPFN Chief Greg Sarazin, AN Grand Chief Reg Niganobe, Jenika Atwin (ISC), Councillor Cathy Bernard

$78 million water treatment facility and system at Pikwakanagan

“For too long we have questioned the safety of our water and the future of our well,” Chief Sarazin said. “We are very pleased to see the beginning stages of our water project come to life. This project is critical in meeting the needs of our community to supply clean, reliable drinking water.”
The chief added the project is also essential for the future growth of the community, stating the project will allow the community to secure a basic need for many generations to come.

Many wells in the community are contaminated with uranium and radium and other contaminants. Most of the water is not potable.

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