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‘We’re tired of it’: Potlotek First Nation once again dealing with dirty water

It’s a situation they’ve dealt with before, and they’re sick of it. Residents living on Potlotek First Nation say their water is so dirty, they’re hesitating to wash clothes with it. “No community should have to go through this,” says resident Eliza Marshall. “We’re in Canada. We’re not overseas in Africa where it’s poor.”

The Chief of Potlotek First Nation says his people cannot wait any longer for clean water. Chief Wilbert Marshall says the water is not even clean enough to wash clothes. An email from Health Canada to Potlotek Chief Wilbert Marshall states the latest tests show both manganese and iron concentrations in the drinking water supply exceed the aesthetic objectives set out in the guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality.

“Our community is in a serious crisis right now,” says resident Bernadette Marshall. “I’m tired of it, our elders are tired, the young mothers are tired, the whole community is tired of it.” In a key campaign platform, the Trudeau Liberals vowed to end the epidemic of bad water on Canada’s reserves and spend $141.7 million to eliminate water issues. But for the people of Potlotek, this is the second time in just a year they’ve […]

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The Chief of Potlotek First Nation says his people cannot wait longer for clean water. He says the "drinking" water is not even clean enough to wash clothes.
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