Bad Water Conditions In Canada

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Canada has an abundance of freshwater, but somehow there is not enough for everyone. Despite having the largest freshwater source, Canadians living on reservations are suffering serious illnesses and disservices due to the poor water quality.
According to Vice magazine, the water on the reservations is full of bacteria, chemicals, and heavy metals. The water can leach metals and other chemicals from pipes, fittings, fixtures, and other products causing harmful substances to enter the water, affecting the quality. Other causes of poor conditions include a lack of binding water quality regulations, fluctuant and insufficient funding, faulty or substandard infrastructure, and degraded source waters. As a result of these intruding substances, reservation