Designing and building is but half the the story. The under-reported story concerns operations and maintenance.
The federal government should provide thorough training to FN residents interested in running their own plant. That training should be to the level of journeyman qualification, with pay commensurate to qualifications. In time and with experience such home-based personnel would provide invaluable help in the design, modification, and other aspects of water treatment plants. It would provide these people with a foundation for a sound career and long-term employment at home or anywhere else in Canada.