Just on the area of water testing, I'd like to ask the Minister or his department if we have expanded the testing of water from just looking at the basic requirements. Do we look for things such as THMs or other forms of bacteria, or do we just look at the colouring and the different types of heavy metals that may be in the water by way of mercury levels? I'd like to know from the department, have we seen an increase in the type of testing that we do to detect other types of heavy metals or other types of products that may find their way into our water system? You touched on the Aklavik situation, which I believe was H. pylori, or something to that effect. That was the title that was put on it. You have THMs, then you have the colouring problem in regards to Tsiigehtchic. I would like to ask the Minister, knowing what happened in Walkerton, that they tested for certain things, is there an additional type of requirement that we are now required to test for different types of bacteria that may be in the water? Are we expanding the testing of water in our communities, or are we just continuing to test for the basics that presently might be under the Canadian health standards? How far do we go with our testing?
David Krutko on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 9th, 2003
Page 642
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