Water Contamination

• Fuel spill contaminates water body in Ontario community, cleanup underway

  Prince Edward County authorities say a fuel spill near Main and Bowery streets in Picton has contaminated Marsh Creek. Cleanup crews and officials are investigating the cause.

  Environment

  May 6
  
• After 6 days, last remaining boil water advisory lifted on Montreal’s south shore

  According to provincial standards, two samples over two days must be free of contaminants for the boil water advisory to be removed.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
  
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• Longueuil issues boil water advisory affecting several boroughs, towns

  Several cities, and boroughs including St-Bruno, Boucherville, St-Hubert and Vieux Longueuil are facing a boil water advisory as we head into the labour day weekend.

  Consumer

  Sep 1, 2023
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• Report shows high E. coli concentrations and human waste in HRM’s First Lake

  The local HRM councillor for Lower Sackville is warning beachgoers of First Lake not to swim until high concentrations of E. coli are addressed.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2023
• Emergency declared in Meaford after fire prompts water contamination concerns

  The Municipality of Meaford declared an emergency over the weekend due to environmental concerns following a fire at an automotive repair shop.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
• Random Acts of Green launches rain barrel sale in Peterborough area

  Random Acts of Green's founder and CEO says a rain barrel is an easy way to help homeowners save money as well as protect the environment.

  Environment

  May 11, 2022
• Iqaluit drinking water deemed safe again after 60-day do-not-consume order

  Residents of the Nunavut territorial capital were told on Oct. 12 not to drink tap water after fuel was detected in the city's supply.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2021
• Iqaluit frustrated still unable to drink tap water after nearly 2 months

  On Oct. 12, the city declared a state of emergency when fuel was found in the water supply. Residents had complained the water coming out of their taps smelled like fuel.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2021
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• Underground fuel spill likely responsible for Iqaluit water contamination: officials

  Iqaluit city officials say they found signs of a historic spill next to the water treatment plant in an inaccessible hole in the ground.

  Environment

  Oct 26, 2021
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• Iqaluit community bands together as drinking water remains contaminated by fuel

  The Nunavut capital's 8,000 residents were told on Tuesday not to drink the tap water after complaints started flooding in that it smelled of fuel.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021