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High levels of arsenic in water near N.S. gold mine has environmental group concerned

Some tests show levels five times the standard

January 13, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


Nova Scotia – Water tested in the area of a provincial gold mine contains high levels of arsenic, an environmental group claims. Some of the testing showed upwards of five times the approved limits. An official with Water is Life Nova Scotia expressed concern about the water systems on the eastern shore. CBC News report | READ MORE

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