Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, it is fairly common now throughout the Northwest Territories. We see that in almost every community where individuals now go to their co-op store, their North Mart and other places, to get bottled water. It goes a lot to the pace, as I have heard individuals say. The fact of the matter is all of our water sources are tested and they meet the qualifications nationally to be used for human consumption. We meet the requirements. The bottled water sources out there are tap water in the majority of situations if you look at it, if you do the actual looking at it, that have run through one more filter system. There is not much more beyond that. I think it is difficult but it seems to be a growing trend to have individuals buy bottled water. It is much more expensive than you get out of the tap. We have heard people say they don't like the chlorine piece in it, but that is what makes it safe when you do it in the right measurements. It is difficult, but, in fact, as we do our testing, we can prove the water is safe for human consumption. Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on August 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
August 15th, 2007
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