After years of living under a boil water advisory, the Star Blanket Cree Nation will now have access to safe and clean drinking water.“The completion of our new water treatment plant is a crucial step towards honouring the inherent right to clean and safe drinking water,” Star Blanket Cree Nation Chief Michael Starr said in a release.“This memorable moment in history represents a significant victory in our ongoing environmental justice and self-determination advocacy.
Facility construction began in January 2023 with funding from ISC of over $10.5 million, the release said. Over the next few years, training will be provided for the water treatment operator to maintain the daily operations of the plant.
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