Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Member is correct. During the past two years, THM levels in Fort McPherson's water supply have been above the national guidelines for community drinking water quality of a limit of 100 parts per billion.

Fortunately, we do not have any evidence that THMs are causing ill health to the people in Fort McPherson. However, Municipal and Community Affairs, the Department of Health and Social Services, and the regional governments are working together. All parties agree that a long-term solution is to develop an alternative water source.

There are agreements that need to be put in place in order for that to occur. Municipal and Community Affairs has been working with the Gwich'in Tribal Council to develop Deepwater Lake as a new water source for the community of Fort McPherson.

The work has been ongoing. It has not happened as quickly as the department would like to have seen. There have been some obstacles. In the meantime, temporary measures for the residents are in place, such as drinking bottled water and filtering drinking water with a Brita home filter. If drinking water was obtained from sources outside of the community supply, the water should be boiled prior to drinking. Mr. Speaker, these are the interim measures that have been taken to address this problem. Indeed, a long-term solution is necessary. Thank you.