In a press release, Chief Jonah Strang stated there has been no supply of potable or running water in the community.Strang added that residents have been drawing water from a nearby lake, which is unsafe to drink.
Over 40-thousand litres of bottled water were ordered and its not known if that supply has arrived.
Strang says the water system in Pikangikum requires an immediate and complete overhaul and notes they are footing the bill to have water shipped in.
