Results of the National Assessment of First Nation Water and Wastewater Systems

The results for the National Assessment of First Nation Water and Wastewater Systems have been released by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).

An overview of the results can be found here: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/enr/wtr/nawws/index-eng.asp 

For Ontario's results click here: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/enr/wtr/nawws/ruront/fsont-eng.asp

For Ontario's roll up report click here: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/enr/wtr/nawws/ruront/ruront-eng.asp

The National Assessment is a comprehensive assessment of water and wastewater systems serving 571 participating First Nations that was conducted between 2009 and 2011. On July 14, 2011, the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development released the results of the assessment, enabling First Nations and AANDC to focus resources on priorities and improve the provision of safe drinking water in First Nation communities.


The OFNTSC client base consists of all 134 Ontario First Nations, including 16 Tribal Councils, six Large Nations and 18 Unaffiliated First Nations.