Lack of access to safe water is not just a so-called Third World problem. In fact, many First Nations communities in Canada do not have access to safe water. Is Canada failing Indigenous communities when it comes to SDG 6? “I guess it’s more of personal opinion, but yes, I feel there is a long way to go in Canada to achieve SDG 6,” Julie Truelove, head of program development and advocacy at WaterAid Canada, replied. And she emphasized that the SDGs apply to every country in the world, including Canada.
Canada and New Brunswick invest in the expansion of the water system for residents of Memramcook
The water system expansion project will convert a test well into a production well in the new East Memramcook region. This will expand the capacity and the sustainability of the system and benefit the community by increasing access to potable water. The project will also provide water to residences that are currently not serviced. A booster station and a water storage tank will also be constructed in order to provide sufficient water pressure to residents. This expansion will also provide a secure water source for an additional 175 users.