Water everywhere but not a drop to drink

Question 1

What is the problem?

Answer 1

first nations are struggling to get clean and fresh water and if we dont take care of the water we will lose it. From this bacterial water kids are getting sick and dying

Question 2

What caused this problem?

Answer 2

Many things caused this problem like:

• pollution
• contamination
• chlorine
• dumps
• algae from saw dust that molds
• flying things over is really hard as it is far from lands

Question 3

Possible solutions?

Answer 3

• reverse osmosis
• waste treatment plants
• first nations need a higher stand for water rights

Question 4

Why is safe drinking water the most important government servise?

Answer 4

• its important for sustaining good public health, maintaining a strong economy, and maintaining overall productivity

Question 5

What needs to be done to purify the water if there is a water advisory?

Answer 5

boiling the water or not drinking it at all

Question 6

How are first nations disadvantaged in canada int erms of access to clean water?

Answer 6

90 times more likely to be without water even if they arent under water advisorys

Question 7

What are the challenges in providing first nations with clean water?

Answer 7

• its expensive for both the government and the first nations to build and maintain
• its hard to get qualified water plant operators for first nations