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State of emergency still in place at Ontario First Nation community even as groundwater levels improve

Oneida Nation of the Thames, Ont. – Residents of the First Nation community can freely use water once more, but a state of emergency is still in place as fears remain that water levels could drop again. The state of emergency was declared in mid-December when levels at the community’s water tower dropped to a record low. Rain and melted snow have improved groundwater levels of late, but a risk of rising water consumption exists with schools and businesses reopening after the holiday season. London Free Press report | READ MORE