January 30, 2008
Journal Pioneer

Bedeque-area residents resting easier on nitrate levels as samples come in below threshold print this article

Residents of Central Bedeque have received some good news.

Tests of water taken from 55 homes were within the acceptable Canadian drinking water guidelines of 10 milligrams per litre (mg/l).

That's the word from Earl Smith, a councillor on Central Bedeque Community Council and one of three people collecting samples from homes and gathering information on questionnaires.

There are approximately 175 people living in the small community.

The Province is providing free clinics throughout the Island to test water for nitrates. One was held in Kinkora earlier this month.

"They ranged from two parts to the low 9's. We were pleased to see none over 10," said Smith.

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