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Elevated manganese levels, turbidity force N.B. town to take wells offline

Two wells out of commission while fixes being made

November 1, 2023  By Ground Water Canada



Sussex, N.B. – Two wells are offline in the former village of Sussex Corner as fixes are being made to address elevated levels of manganese. Sussex council has approved $113,000 to address the issues in the former village which is Ward 2 of the municipality. One of the wells was closed in July because of turbidity, but elevated levels of manganese have since raised further concerns. Telegraph-Journal report | READ MORE

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