Question

Why is there a water crisis in Neskantaga? How has this crisis affected everyday life for residents?

Answer 1

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The smell and taste of chlorine, cultural beliefs and lack of trust in the water system has some community members choosing to use untreated, running water. Even when there isn't an advisory in effect, people may still be at risk of illness by avoiding tap water or drinking less water than they should.

Neskantaga gets its water from Attawapiskat Lake, which does not have high water quality due to concentrations of organic material from fallen trees and other plants. In 1993, a water treatment plant was built in the community that failed to adequately disinfect the water.