Assessment of Drinking Water Quality in Nunavik Communities

Martin, Danielle; vesque, B L; Maguire, Julia; Maheux, Andrée F.; Furgal, Chris; Bernier, J; Dewailly, Éric

doi:10.1097/00001648-200611001-00862

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“…Again, this pathway reveals that even with freshwater policies, biophysical changes and societal changes can lead to household water vulnerability. For example, case studies highlighted how household water vulnerability is affected by the seasonality of water resources since water will not be available in the time and place that they need it (Martin et al 2006;Marino et al 2009).…”

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What conditions are associated with household water vulnerability in the Arctic?

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What conditions are associated with household water vulnerability in the Arctic?

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Domestic access to water in a decentralized truck-to-cistern system: a case study in the Northern Village of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik (Canada)

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Municipal water supply through truck-to-cistern system is common in northern Canada. Household satisfaction and concerns about water availability, quality, and accessibility likely impact user preferences and practices. This case study explores household perspectives and challenges with regard to domestic access to water in a decentralized truck-to-cistern system. A case study was conducted in the Northern Village of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik (Quebec, Canada). A paper-based questionnaire was completed by 65 households (one quarter of the population). Many households (37%) reported not drinking tap water from the truck-to-cistern system. Chlorine taste was a frequently reported concern, with those households being significantly less likely to drink water directly from the tap (p = 0.002). Similarly, households that reported a water shortage in the previous week (i.e., no water from the tap at least once) (33%) were more likely to express dissatisfaction with delivered water quantity (rs = 0.395, p = 0.004). Interestingly, 77% of households preferred using alternative drinking water sources for drinking purposes, such as public tap at the water treatment plant, natural sources or bottled water. The study underscores the importance of considering household perspectives to mitigate the risks associated with service disruptions and the use of alternative sources for drinking purposes.

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Assessment of Drinking Water Quality in Nunavik Communities

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What conditions are associated with household water vulnerability in the Arctic?

What conditions are associated with household water vulnerability in the Arctic?

Domestic access to water in a decentralized truck-to-cistern system: a case study in the Northern Village of Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik (Canada)

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