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Sustainable Clean Drinking Water for First Nations Communities
Canada is one of the most water-rich countries in the world. Access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water should be a fundamental right for all Canadians, not a privilege. However, for many First Nations
communities across the country this is simply not the case. Long term drinking water challenges, including Boil Water Advisories (BWA), in a large number of communities raises a flag that simply cannot be ignored.
The Federal Government budget proposals in 2016 and again in 2018 promised significant resources to tackle this problem…but progress has been slow. Despite these funding commitments, the Government update in September 2018 shows 71 long term drinking water advisories still in effect, with another 35 added since the start of the program. In some cases, state of the art water treatment systems and monitoring technology have been installed, only to have drinking water advisories reissued within a short time after commissioning. The David Suzuki Foundation, in collaboration with other organizations, issued a progress report almost one year after the budget funding announcement
stating, “the process for attaining clean and safe drinking water for First Nations remains flawed…Funding alone will not solve the issue.”
To address these problems, we have assembled a team of highly qualified professionals who specialize in water treatment technologies, consulting engineering, environmental services, asset management, information technology, communications infrastructure, and advanced data analytics. The experience of the team, including previous work with Indigenous groups and small communities, will be valuable in delivering clean drinking water for First Nation communities.
The project team, based on its extensive experience in Canada and abroad, has observed that water treatment infrastructure for indigenous communities and, for that matter, most small communities fails because of the inconsistencies and complexities in treatment process units. Data published by Environment and Climate Change Canada in June of 2018 supports these observations. The predominant factors leading to boil water advisories is equipment and process related problems.
Our Path
Our project team intends to implement a water treatment process and system that addresses the equipment and process-related problems that have caused Drinking Water Advisories to become prevalent. The solution will deliver clean drinking water with simplicity and consistency. Our community initiative is an approach for water treatment that is Sustainably Managed to Achieve Real Transformation.
Sustainable Clean Drinking Water for First Nations Communities
Canada is one of the most water-rich countries in the world. Access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water should be a fundamental right for all Canadians, not a privilege. However, for many First Nations
communities across the country this is simply not the case. Long term drinking water challenges, including Boil Water Advisories (BWA), in a large number of communities raises a flag that simply cannot be ignored.
The Federal Government budget proposals in 2016 and again in 2018 promised significant resources to tackle this problem…but progress has been slow. Despite these funding commitments, the Government update in September 2018 shows 71 long term drinking water advisories still in effect, with another 35 added since the start of the program. In some cases, state of the art water treatment systems and monitoring technology have been installed, only to have drinking water advisories reissued within a short time after commissioning. The David Suzuki Foundation, in collaboration with other organizations, issued a progress report almost one year after the budget funding announcement
stating, “the process for attaining clean and safe drinking water for First Nations remains flawed…Funding alone will not solve the issue.”
To address these problems, we have assembled a team of highly qualified professionals who specialize in water treatment technologies, consulting engineering, environmental services, asset management, information technology, communications infrastructure, and advanced data analytics. The experience of the team, including previous work with Indigenous groups and small communities, will be valuable in delivering clean drinking water for First Nation communities.
The project team, based on its extensive experience in Canada and abroad, has observed that water treatment infrastructure for indigenous communities and, for that matter, most small communities fails because of the inconsistencies and complexities in treatment process units. Data published by Environment and Climate Change Canada in June of 2018 supports these observations. The predominant factors leading to boil water advisories is equipment and process related problems.
Our Path
Our project team intends to implement a water treatment process and system that addresses the equipment and process-related problems that have caused Drinking Water Advisories to become prevalent. The solution will deliver clean drinking water with simplicity and consistency. Our community initiative is an approach for water treatment that is Sustainably Managed to Achieve Real Transformation.
Community Engagement
We believe that each community benefits from an opportunity to help shape the decisions that will impact their lives, environment, and territories. We are committed to meaningfully engaging communities, so their voices strengthen decisions and helps to build a greater sense of ownership of the end result. We strongly believe in creating a collaborative and integrated team where all community stakeholders feel a part of the process and their skills, experience, and knowledge are respected and valued.
Our Approach
We believe that each community benefits from an opportunity to help shape the decisions that will impact their lives, environment, and territories. We are committed to meaningfully engaging communities, so their voices strengthen decisions and helps to build a greater sense of ownership of the end result. We strongly believe in creating a collaborative and integrated team where all community stakeholders feel a part of the process and their skills, experience, and knowledge are respected and valued.
Our Approach