Northern Waterworks Inc.

FOR FIRST NATIONS

NWI - Water Treatment Specialists

Water/Wastewater Emergencies 1-866-727-2424

WATER / WASTEWATER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

1. Call 1-866-727-2424

2. Give your name

3. Phone Numbers (home/work)

4. Name of your community

5. Brief description of the emergency

Water Emergency Response Guide
Find out more about
our emergency services

Since 1997 Northern Waterworks Inc. has provided training and/or services to more than one-quarter of Ontario’s First Nation communities, primarily in remote, northern locations, reaching as far north as Hudson and James Bay. Approximately 250 First Nations operators have received some degree of training, ranging from refresher courses to 26 (twenty-six) week, extensive operator-training programs provided by Northern Waterworks Inc. With Northern Waterworks you don’t just get a service provider whom specializes in provision of Overall-Responsible-Operator services, you also have access to a company which has specialized in training First Nation operators since 1997.

Northern Waterworks was formed in 1995 with the Provinces privatization of municipal water treatment facilities to provide municipalities, corporations and First Nation clients with a cost effective, high quality service, as an alternative to the Provincial Government. Large agencies have hundreds of average employees, we provide 25+ water treatment specialists. Our employees have undergone rigorous training and skill development, to be the best-of-the-best.

Northern Waterworks already brings with it over 10 years of First Nation water/wastewater training, auditing and operational experience. We are currently the Service provider for Sandy Lake First Nation, Mishkeegogamang First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Kashechewan First Nation and Fort Albany First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Wabigoon Lake First Nation and Martin Falls First Nation. Northern Waterworks have already implemented the SWOP program into these above stated communities successfully. To implement the program for the Tribal Council communities, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel. We just have to implement an already existing and proven program, strategy and approach.

Unlike some larger firms and agencies, a senior staff member always has direct involvement with all aspects of your project. With this commitment to direct involvement you maintain the highest level of commitment and consistency. Our senior staff is well versed in dealing with and prioritizing critical and emergency situations to ensure the health and safety of our clients community members. Yet another winning combination for First Nation communities.

Treatment Facility

Northern Waterworks is committed to maintaining the highest standards of operations, maintenance and management of all our clients’ facilities.In the field of water/wastewater treatment, high standards are required to protect the publics health, ensure regulatory compliance, control O&M costs and protect the communities large capital investment.

Northern Waterworks programs have already been tailored, and proven successful in many First Nation communities. Northern Waterworks can use this vast wealth of experience to compliment this project.

Northern Waterworks is the most experienced company in Canada, with respect to providing First Nations with water and wastewater training and services and have already achieved class III certification in First Nation communities through our proven training programs.

Northern Waterworks Inc. has had the opportunity, over the past 10 years, to modify our programs and services to meet the specific needs of remote First Nations communities. Training programs have been tailored to meet the needs of operators who frequently use English as a second language. Northern Waterworks Inc. has become one of the most experienced firms in Canada with regard to First Nations water and wastewater treatment plant operator training, and is committed to being the best in the business of providing First Nations communities with water and wastewater services.

Northern Waterworks commitment to providing First Nation communities with emergency services and assistance has led to a staff of 22 being based out of Red Lake. Red Lake is an ideal central hub location and allows us to rapidly respond to the needs of First Nation communities through the utilization of our three dedicated aircraft. When there is a problem, we are there for you!

Northern Waterworks have been providing Indian and Northern Affairs Canada with 24/7 First Response and Technical Services for Ontario Water and Wastewater facilities for over two years. In that time, we have responded to and successfully remedied over 125 emergency situations across Ontario. Rapid response coupled with knowledgeable and dedicated specialists responding have prevented all of these emergencies from developing into critical situations; preserving community health and safety.

Most recently, emergency response coupled with current SWOP contracts with Fort Albany, Kashechewan and Attawapiskat First Nations had Northern Waterworks maintaining essential services (water treatment) as well as ensuring that these communities maintained fire protection and potable water throughout all stages of recent community evacuations. This also ensured that the costly evacuation and safe return of residents was not delayed or prolonged due to a lack of potable water and/or frozen water lines.

Albany River

Northern Waterworks maintained water treatment systems throughout the recent evacuations of Fort Albany, Kashechewan and Attawapiskat First Nations as an essential Service.

Through provision of these essential services; schools, hospitals and other large capital investments were protected through the continued serviceability of fire sprinkler systems.

Community residents did not have their stay in host communities prolonged due to a lack of water services and/or frozen water lines. This also allowed hospital staff and other essential service employees to return to the communities quickly; without delay.