COMMUNITY ADVISORY NOTICE

Date: Friday, August 22, 2014

From: Operations and Maintenance Department

RE: NEW WELL COMMISSIONING

The department is in the final stages of having the new well and water plant
upgrades commissioned from the engineers. We have set a deadline for September
14, 2014 to have all construction and operational deficiencies addressed for the
sign-over of the communitys new assets. In addition, we will be planning a
ribbon cutting ceremony for the end of September with the Regional Director
General for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC).

Over the next three weeks, extensive calibration and testing will be performed of
our systems. As previously communicated, the water quality in the new well is
superior and therefore is bypassed from the potassium permanganate greensand
filters to the standpipe after chlorination in the treatment system. The old well still
needs both disinfection methods before it is distributed to the standpipe. It is the
conclusion from our engineers that the greensand filter system is causing the
discolouration in the water due over-pressurization within the system. These
deficiencies are being addressed immediately.

Residents are encouraged to run their taps until the water is clear in the event that
there is any discolouration. The water running through our distribution system is
fully treated and is safe to drink and bathe and meets Health Canadas Guidelines
for Safe-Drinking Water.

If residents continue to have any concerns, please contact me at
sknockwood@shubenacadieband.ca or the office at 902-758-3341 or on my cell at
902-758-0169 and I will arrange a department staff member to perform water
quality tests at your residence.