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By Tara Lindemann Writer A geological survey performed on Six Nations of the Gand River (SNGR) last fall has revealed that six of nine household wells tested positive for elevated levels of strontium. \u201cThe Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) project was designed as a geological study, not a drinking water safety study,\u201d stated SNGR Public Relations Coordinator, Darrien Bomberry. \u201cSamples were taken from outdoor taps and were not filtered, which limited our ability to assess the actual risk to household drinking water and the findings were treated as a preliminary flag rather than a confirmed public health concern. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) claimed it was notified last September that at least four wells on the territory tested positive for contaminants. Band administration has now issued a second message in less than… <\/p>\n

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By Tara Lindemann Writer A geological survey performed on Six Nations of the Gand River (SNGR) last fall has revealed that six of nine household wells tested positive for elevated levels of strontium. \u201cThe Ontario Geological Survey (OGS) project was designed as a geological study, not a drinking water safety study,\u201d stated SNGR Public Relations Coordinator, Darrien Bomberry. \u201cSamples were taken from outdoor taps and were not filtered, which limited our ability to assess the actual risk to household drinking water and the findings were treated as a preliminary flag rather than a confirmed public health concern. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) claimed it was notified last September that at least four wells on the territory tested positive for contaminants. Band administration has now issued a second message in less than... <\/p>\n

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