Some communities in Nunavik do not have consistent access to water, which is often delivered by truck. Residents are calling for change as water access continues to affect the health of residents.
A lack of water has forced residents to use bags instead of toilets in some communities in Quebec’s autonomous northern region of Nunavik. They're are calling for change as problems with water access continues to affect their health. Dr. Sarah Bergeron is used to improvising when the water runs dry in her community in Puvirnituq, Que.A few weeks ago, she didn't have running water for 10 days.
The medical adviser for the public health department in the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services has seen the issue of water become a "big burden" for households. Not only has one of the two trucks that deliver water to the community broken down, but Angutinguak says there's still a boil water advisory — and not enough water.
"The town is growing. People demand more water and we have regular complaints from all the residents." In an emailed statement, chairperson Hilda Snowball said KRG visits communities regularly to offer training and advice on equipment operation, maintenance and repair.
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