City Says Hamilton Water Is Safe During Strike, While Union Warns Staffing Shortfalls Have Had Impact

City says Hamilton water is safe during strike, while union warns staffing shortfalls have had impact

As a strike by Hamilton water workers continues, the city insists drinking water is safe under certified supervision. But the union warns recent brown water in Stoney Creek shows the risks of running plants with limited staff.

Hamilton says its drinking water remains safe as water plant strike enters third week - Ground Water Canada

Hamilton – The city’s drinking water remains safe to drink despite on ongoing strike by members of the Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA), residents have been assured. The strike among 55 water employees has reached two weeks with no apparent end in sight. Images of murky tap water have since emerged from Stoney Creek, but the city notes there is no risk. CHCH report