Don’t drink tap water, Sambaa K’e told after toxin found

Sambaa K’e, N.W.T., residents advised to not drink tap water due to blue-green algae toxin

The Northwest Territories’ chief environmental health officer says residents of Sambaa K’e should not consume tap water, because of a toxin related to blue-green algae. The warning replaces a boil water advisory issued last week as the community’s water reservoir undergoes maintenance.

Don’t drink tap water, Sambaa K’e told after toxin found

People in Sambaa K'e should stop drinking the community's tap water after tests this week found a type of toxin associated with blue-green algae, the GNWT said. The post Don’t drink tap water, Sambaa K’e told after toxin found first appeared on Cabin Radio.

N.W.T. community warned not to drink tap water over blue-green algae contamination

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