Soil Samples

• Areas near BWXT Peterborough remain ‘protected’: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission study

  The results of the Independent Environmental Monitoring Program showed levels of uranium and beryllium in samples were "below available guidelines."

  Environment

  Apr 5, 2022
  
• Uranium, beryllium soil samples near BWXT Peterborough show ‘no risk’: independent study

  Soil samples were collected from parks and schools around the city, along with samples in the village of Omemee.

  Environment

  Nov 23, 2021
  
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• BWXT Peterborough to conduct soil sampling for beryllium, uranium

  The annual soil sampling is a requirement as part of the company's licence renewal approval it received in December 2020 from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

  Environment

  Aug 13, 2021
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• Soil samples for beryllium near BWXT Peterborough show no impact on environment: study

  Soil samples were taken at eight sites in Peterborough, including at Prince of Wales Elementary School.

  Environment

  Sep 15, 2020
• Increased beryllium levels in Peterborough school soil not health concern: medical officer of health

  Beryllium levels in the soil at Prince of Wales Public School have increased but health officials say it's not a concern.

  Health

  Feb 10, 2020
• Edmonton residents attend public information session regarding former Domtar site

  Dozens of people packed the question-and-answer session hoping to find out what's next for their families.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2019
• No health concerns in residential soil at old Edmonton wood treatment facility: Alberta Health

  Alberta Health has completed soil sample testing on residential properties near the old Domtar wood treatment facility in northeast Edmonton and said it found no health concerns.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2018