This First Nation has been under a boil water advisory for 19 years. Now, it’s declared a state of emergency
This First Nation has been under a boil water advisory for 19 years. Now, it’s declared a state of emergency
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A remote First Nation in northwestern Ontario that has been under a boil water advisory for 19 years has declared a state of emergency over recent contamination within its water supply. Marten Falls First Nation's chief and council issued the emergency declaration on Monday following a sewage spill on Friday.