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Walkerton water tragedy, 20 years later: What we learned, what we've forgotten By Jennifer Bieman, Randy Richmond, Jane Sims Published May 15, 2020 2 minute read ...
A water tower near Well 5 where the original water contamination started in Walkerton. (Nathan Denette/Canadian Press) Well, it was Canada's worst ever E. coli contamination, wasn't it? It was, it ...
ORIGINAL STORY: WALKERTON, Ind. (WNDU) - The town of Walkerton is currently under a water boil order due to a water main break. The boil order is in effect until further notice.
The notorious public health disaster that left seven people dead and thousands sick in Walkerton, exactly a decade ago also forced Ontario into the vanguard of tap-water safety.
The water tower in Walkerton on Tuesday May 12, 2020. (Derek Ruttan/The London Free Press/Postmedia Network) Photo by Derek Ruttan / The London Free Press/Postmedia Network ...
The town of Walkerton is under a precautionary boil water advisory.Officials say the Indiana Department of Environmental Management says all water should be boi ...
Walkerton tainted water tragedy: The E. coli outbreak killed 7 and sickened thousands 25 years ago. Here’s why it still matters According to the Canadian Environmental Law Association, the ...
A local store aimed at helping families in need opened their doors for a soft opening this weekend!The Closet of Grace in Walkerton provides essential items lik ...
Walkerton, Ind. — Sunny days like today will soon be a big boost for a northern Indiana community. Local and state leaders have just unveiled the Walkerton Solar Park. It’s equipped with just ...
It's been 25 years since Walkerton, Ont., made headlines after its water system became contaminated with E. coli in a tragedy that killed seven people and sickened thousands more.
Walkerton, Virginia. Serves 100 people. 7 contaminants found within health guidelines and legal limits In some states a small percentage of tests were performed before water was treated, and some ...
The opening of a judicial inquiry on October 16 and the recent publication of two investigative reports have again focused attention on the e-coli contamination of Walkerton, Ontario's water ...