Makwa Lake No. 129 / Makwa Sahgaiehcan Public Water System was under a boil water advisory issued on October 8, 2026. The notice was lifted on October 19, 2026. Source: Indigenous Services Canada.
StatusLifted
TypeBoil Water Advisory
LocationMakwa Sahgaiehcan, Saskatchewan
Water systemMakwa Lake No. 129 / Makwa Sahgaiehcan Public Water System
Area affectedMakwa Sahgaiehcan
IssuedOctober 8, 2026
LiftedOctober 19, 2026
Population101-500 people
SourceIndigenous Services Canada https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1562856509704/1562856530304
Details from the source
Makwa Sahgaiehcan Makwa Sahgaiehcan Population: 101-500 people
Indigenous Services Canada
What to do now that it is lifted
- Run cold taps for a few minutes (start with the highest faucet in the house) to flush household pipes.
- Throw away ice and drinks made with unboiled water during the advisory; run the ice maker through three cycles.
- Replace refrigerator and point-of-use filter cartridges as the manufacturer recommends.
Always follow the instructions of the issuer — the water system or health authority. This page is an independent summary, not an official notice.
Is the boil water notice for Makwa Sahgaiehcan, Saskatchewan still in effect?
No. It was lifted on October 19, 2026.