By  Eric Shih  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A boil water advisory in Sachigo Lake First Nation that had been in effect for four years was officially lifted last week. The advisory, which was upgraded to a long-term advisory in 2019, was rescinded after upgrades to the water treatment system were finished. The work included an expansion of the wastewater lagoon. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is expected to address the matter in the House of Commons on Wednesday, “That brings us to 31 boil-water advisories left to lift  nationally , 136 since we took office that have been lifted,” Hajdu said in prepared comments that were submitted to NWONewswatch. “Obviously, there are communities in different states of removal well-water advisories but everyone is to be celebrated, in particular the residents

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