Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Revisions to arsenic criteria were undertaken through a structured and scientific risk assessment process to determine approximate background criteria based on the evaluation of new data and methodology since 2003. This process includes assessment of human health risk, and it was concluded that these levels of arsenic are safe for Yellowknife residents. Human health risk assessments look at all exposure pathways. Examples include how people use the land and where they can get their food, whether it is from the land or grocery store. And these are all factors that determine the level of the risk. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Shane Thompson on Question 1624-19(2): Public Engagement on Arsenic Remediation Guidelines
In the Legislative Assembly on October 5th, 2023. See this statement in context.
Question 1624-19(2): Public Engagement on Arsenic Remediation Guidelines
Oral Questions
October 5th, 2023
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