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A remote northern Ontario First Nation wants Ottawa to help it find an environmentally responsible way to dispose of the thousands of empty water bottles that have piled up over 27 years under a long-term drinking water advisory. ....
Even though repairs at the community s water treatment plant are complete and a 14-day performance test shows it s producing cleaner water than ever before, Neskantaga s 25-year-long boil water advisory the longest of any First Nation in the country remains in place. Samples taken from the plant by ALS Laboratories in Thunder Bay show the water does not contain any disease-causing bacteria, such as E. coli. Community members must bring their water to a full boil for at least one minute to brush their teeth, wash fruits and vegetables, or to cook. Neskantaga s water can be used for hand washing, cleaning dishes, laundry and bathing, except for infants and toddlers. But many people don t feel comfortable using the water even for these purposes. ....