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Chatham-Kent calls for government study of its North Kent water wells

Municipality fears water well health concerns linked to wind farms

June 7, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


Chatham-Kent, Ont. – The municipality wants the Ontario government to conduct a health hazard study for its North Kent water wells. The study is to determine if heavy metals found in the wells’ sediment are bio-accessible and toxic. The health concerns are tied to wind farms in the area. Penticton Herald report | READ MORE

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