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Post-wildfire well testing kits in Nova Scotia won’t detect hydrocarbons presence

Province suggests options if hydrocarbon contamination suspected

June 16, 2023  By Ground Water Canada


Nova Scotia – Free well water testing kits issued by the province in the aftermath of recent wildfires will not detect hydrocarbons. Well owners have other options if they suspect contamination from natural gas or petroleum. Test kits will be sent to labs for analysis. CBC News report | READ MORE

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