Drinking water on one in four Native reserves is so bad it could pose health risks if not fixed, says a federal survey.
One in six sewage systems also poses potential health hazards.
The survey also found that many communities with adequate facilities have a lack of trained people to operate them.
The study was done after hundreds of people had to leave Pukatawagan in northern Manitoba due to unsafe water last year. Nine people contracted hepatitis. The community’s Chief, Ralph Caribou, says the government is dragging its feet on fixing the problem.
