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Moncton taking no chances with possibility of cyanobacteria in water supply

Toxins discovered six years prompted stepped-up research and upgrades

July 24, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


Moncton – Tap water in Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview remains safe for now, the City of Moncton reports, but the possibility of toxins in a nearby reservoir has the municipality taking no chances. Cyanobacteria was discovered six years ago in the reservoir which prompted stepped-up research and upgrades that have cost millions of dollars. Samples have been recently collected to test for the presence of blue-green algae. CBC News report | READ MORE


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