Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we need better staff training, continuity and upgrading of water treatment plants in the Northwest Territories. We should be looking at properly installed filters for water taps. In order to protect the public, Health Canada advocates continuing the practice of disinfecting drinking water. It also supports reducing THM levels. Health Canada is working with the provinces to assist the need to reduce the THM levels. As our population grows into the next century, there will be more stress placed on our natural resources and drinking water.
It is important that we ensure that our drinking supplies continue to be safe for the public. There are a couple of things that could be done to eliminate THMs. By leaving drinking water in the freezer or fridge overnight eliminates this, but that is not practiced too often. Using charcoal filters also helps. I think the government should look at providing these instructions to people in the Northwest Territories or set up a program to have filters put on tap waters for the bathtubs and the drinking water for the consumption and use of water in the Northwest Territories. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
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