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Opposition leaders demand government action on lead risk in Nova Scotia homes
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Opposition leaders demand government action on lead risk in Nova Scotia homes
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Opposition leaders demand government action on lead risk in Nova Scotia homes
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November 5, 2019
A joint investigation has revealed that nearly a quarter of a million people may have lead in their well-water. But as Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, testing for lead in Nova Scotia is expensive.
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Opposition leaders demand government action on lead risk in Nova Scotia homes02:00 | November 5, 2019
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Opposition leaders demand government action on lead risk in Nova Scotia homes02:00 | November 5, 2019
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Opposition leaders demand government action on lead risk in Nova Scotia homes
Description
November 5, 2019
A joint investigation has revealed that nearly a quarter of a million people may have lead in their well-water. But as Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, testing for lead in Nova Scotia is expensive.
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