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Volcanic ash, salt water taint Tonga’s drinking water supply

January 19, 2022  By Ground Water Canada


Tonga – Last weekend’s devastating tsunami that was triggered by a volcanic eruption has left the Pacific island nation with a water crisis. Naval vessels from New Zealand has been dispatched to deliver much-needed water supplies. The country’s drinking water supply has been tainted by salt water from the tsunami as well as by volcanic ash. Global News report | READ MORE


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