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Greater Vernon Water issues ‘precautionary’ water quality advisoryThe utility says the water quality advisory comes after some water at the Duteau Water Treatment Plant missed UV treatment due to emergency repairs.NewsJan 17
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Fuel in Iqaluit water not dangerous short term, but ‘very risky’ moving forward, says expertA local state of emergency for the city of about 8,000 people was declared after more than a week of residents complaining on social media about a fuel smell in their tap water.CanadaOct 14, 2021
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‘The water is safe to drink’: Brossard lifts boil water advisoryCity officials say a boil water advisory issued on Friday for Brossard residents has been lifted after the latest tests confirmed the water was safe to drink.CanadaJul 12, 2021
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‘It’s not normal but it’s safe’: Calgary councillor explains why our tap water smells, tastes funkyCalgary councillor Ward Sutherland said he started getting calls from neighbours and constituents almost three weeks ago complaining that the city's water tasted and smelled strange, like pond water.HealthOct 21, 2020
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Saskatoon postponing lead pipe replacement during COVID-19 pandemicA city update said the program was postponed by the coronavirus pandemic but a health expert says lead pipes puts people at greater risk of severe COVID-19.CanadaMay 5, 2020
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Boil water notice rescinded for West Kelowna neighbourhoodThe City of West Kelowna issued a boil water notice for some residents because of a water main break that happened at a construction site.Mar 4, 2020
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Côte Saint-Luc and Montreal public health officials try to reassure residents about tap waterDuring the meeting, Côte Saint-Luc residents came armed with questions and concerns about the impact of lead on their health and well-being.CanadaDec 13, 2019
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Côte Saint-Luc to offer $50 rebates for filters to get lead out of waterThe city of Côte Saint-Luc is offering a $50 rebate to households affected by lead-tainted tap water so that they can purchase a filter, starting in 2020.InvestigationsNov 28, 2019
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Chlorine has protected our drinking water for a century. But its byproducts may be tainting itWater utilities have to protect citizens’ health with disinfection while minimizing exposure to the potential health risks of disinfection byproducts. Not all have been able to do this.HealthNov 27, 2019
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Westmount, Que. has high levels of lead-tainted tap water, testing results showOverall, the results show 44 samples in Westmount, known for its heritage homes and wealthy inhabitants, had high lead levels between 2015 and 2018.InvestigationsNov 19, 2019
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