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Series of water main breaks prompts Prince Rupert to declare local state of emergency

The city’s mayor says six water main breaks have occurred in the past week, noting the situation is currently under control but has left the water system fragile.


Newfoundland and Labrador begin pilot testing project for province’s well owners

Chemical testing kits are being provided to private well owners in the province to collect baseline groundwater data as part of a new pilot project.


P.E.I. urges well owners to have their drinking water tested for manganese levels

Studies indicate a correlation between high manganese levels in drinking water and neurological effects on children. More than two per cent of wells tested in the province over the past five years showed higher than acceptable levels.


Scientists find ways to break up forever chemicals, leaving smaller compounds almost harmless

University of California scientists have published new methods for breaking up “forever chemicals” found in drinking water.


Cambridge to reduce road salt use as sodium in drinking water exceeds acceptable levels

Regular water quality reports suggest the city’s drinking water supply has higher salt levels than those recommended by Health Canada. In response, the city is working toward limiting the amount of salt it applies to roads during the winter.
 
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Water, Our Sacred Trust

Water, Our Sacred Trust: New book presents cautionary story about need to protect water supplies

The book – Water, Our Sacred Trust – focuses on water in the Waterloo Region. In an interview with the author, he states that the newest threat to the region’s water supply is road salt. » Read more
 
WHO/GLAAS

One-third of world’s countries not on pace to achieve water and sanitation goals

A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking Water (GLAAS) suggests many countries need to step up their efforts to achieve their water and sanitation goals in time for 2030. » Read more
 
 
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