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Elevated lead levels found in drinking water at a Behchokǫ̀, N.W.T., school
In a news release Tuesday, the territorial government says water fixtures and fountains at the Chief Jimmy Bruneau school with elevated levels detected will be out of service, and an alternative drinking water source will be provided where it is not already in place.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/lead-drinking-water-behchoko-9.7140931?cmp=rss

CBC Thunder Bay 2d ago

After lengthy process, Pickle Lake, Ont., receives nearly $6M to replace water tower
The Township of Pickle Lake, Ont., has received more than $5,976,800 in provincial funding to build a new water tower, an effort to ensure safe drinking water for the community. The current water tower is restricted from being completely filled with water, according to the township’s officials.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/pickle-lake-water-tower-9.7140383?cmp=rss

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Nonilex 3d ago

While attacks on #electricity could hurt #Iran, they could be catastrophic for its Gulf neighbors, which consume around 5 times as much #power per capita.

Electricity makes their gleaming desert cities habitable, in part by powering the #desalination plants that produce 100% of the #water consumed in #Bahrain & #Qatar. Such plants use seawater to meet more than 80% of #DrinkingWater needs in the #UAE, & 50% of the water supply in #SaudiArabia.

#TrumpsWar #war #Trump #WarCrimes #law #economy

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Nonilex 3d ago

>2,000 people have been #killed in the #war the #US & #Israel launched on Feb 28, which has upended #markets, driven up #fuel costs, accelerated global #inflation fears & convulsed the Western ‌defense #alliance.

However, the ⁠threat of strikes on Gulf #electricity grids raised fears of mass disruption to #desalination for #DrinkingWater, & further rattled #oil #markets.

#TrumpsWar #Iran #war #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast #economy #energy #EnergyCrisis

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jackcole 5d ago

@bich “In just eight years after fluoridation ended in 2011, the need for intravenous antibiotic therapy by children to avoid death by infection rose 700 per cent at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.”
https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-s-plan-to-reintroduce-fluoride-into-drinking-water-pushed-back-to-2025-1.6845098

#Fluoride #DrinkingWater #health

Link to article no longer works. Calgary news has several articles on topic, but none with "death by infection". Here is a Calgary article with general discussion:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/fluoride-cessation-in-calgary-negatively-impacts-childrens-dental-health-study/

Archive of original link:
https://web.archive.org/web/20240413005033/https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-s-plan-to-reintroduce-fluoride-into-drinking-water-pushed-back-to-2025-1.6845098

Calgary's plan to reintroduce fluoride into drinking water pushed back to 2025

The City of Calgary’s plan to reintroduce fluoride back into the drinking water supply has been delayed again – and is now set to be ready by 2025.

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CBC British Columbia 6d ago

West Kelowna drinking water potentially compromised for some residents after break-in at reservoir
The City of West Kelowna has issued a precautionary "do not consume" drinking water advisory for roughly 300 residences after a potential breach of one of its reservoirs. Testing needed to ensure the water's safety is expected to last through the weekend.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-kelowna-drinking-water-9.7136566?cmp=rss

The USA Potato 6d ago

SCOTUS Case on Munitions in Guam Could Set Precedent for Indigenous Rights

The ruling on the fate of a CHamoru beach may have major implications for federal power across US territories.

https://murica.website/2026/03/scotus-case-on-munitions-in-guam-could-set-precedent-for-indigenous-rights/

SCOTUS Case on Munitions in Guam Could Set Precedent for Indigenous Rights – The USA Potato

Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Mar 16

Nitrate pollution is contaminating groundwater across #Wisconsin, causing serious problems. According to a report from Clean Wisconsin, nitrate pollution has climbed steadily since 2013, putting #DrinkingWater at risk. #CleanWater #GreatLakes

Nitrate Pollution Costs Wisconsinites Money, Health, and Habitat — Healthy Lakes

In groundwater sources across Wisconsin, an invisible pollutant is degrading aquatic ecosystems, threatening human health, and costing local communities millions of dollars. This chemical, known as nitrate, is the most widespread groundwater contaminant in Wisconsin, and it can cause serious problem

Healthy Lakes

Global News Barrie Mar 13

Experts warn road salt piles could harm waterways, drinking water
Experts warn that road salt from melting snow piles can contaminate waterways, harm fish and seep into groundwater, as cities explore ways to reduce its environmental impact.
#Canada #Environment #Enviornment #saltmounds
https://globalnews.ca/news/11728569/warn-road-salt-piles-harm-waterways-drinking-water/

Global News Peterborough Mar 13