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Grants offered to decommission Niagara water wells and improve local water quality

Improper decommissioning can lead to groundwater contamination

November 8, 2022  By Ground Water Canada


Niagara – Grants are being offered for the decommissioning of water wells in the region with the aim of protecting and restoring water quality and diverse habitats. A communications specialist with the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority says if an unused well isn’t properly decommissioned, it poses a risk to groundwater supplies which could be contaminated with E. coli or other pollutants. Niagara This Week report | READ MORE


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