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Elevated levels of cancer-causing compound found in municipality’s drinking water

Health officials say drinking water still safe

October 14, 2022  By Ground Water Canada


Thames Centre, Ont. – The municipality’s drinking water has exceeded the province’s maximum acceptable levels for haloacetic acids (HAA) – a cancer-causing compound. Public health officials contend the water is still safe to consume in spite of the levels. The region’s top public health official states the situation won’t lead to an increase of a person’s risk of developing cancer. The Sarnia Observer report | READ MORE


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