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East Gwillimbury residents ‘flushing’ away about $400,000 in water costs each year, municipality claims

Residents also complaining about discoloured, foul-smelling water

March 1, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


East Gwillimbury, Ont. – Excessive water flushing is costing the town about $400,000 each year, prompting York Region to find a solution to the problem. The wasteful activity isn’t the only water concern facing the municipality. Residents have also complained about discoloured, foul-smelling drinking water over the past five years, noting an abundance of iron. York Region report | READ MORE

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