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Ontario township looking into dome to contain salt, sand from contaminating groundwater

Cost of structure estimated at more than $140,000

January 26, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


Limerick Township, Ont. – A dome to store salt and sand to prevent the materials from leaching into groundwater is being explored by township council. The structure is estimated to cost more than $140,000, but would keep salt and sand contained which might otherwise potentially contaminate drinking water and the environment. Penticton Herald report | READ MORE

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