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Island Water Crisis: Forever Chemicals Plague PEI Town
24 Nov
Summary
- Hazelbrook residents face PFAS contamination in drinking water.
- Provincial officials meeting residents to discuss water solutions.
- Central water system proposed as permanent fix for affected homes.
Residents in Hazelbrook, Prince Edward Island, are experiencing significant disruption due to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contaminating their drinking water. For nearly a year, ten homes have been supplied with bottled water after high levels of these 'forever chemicals' were detected in January. The contamination has led to daily anxieties for residents like Doug Jenkins, who now avoids using tap water for essential tasks.
Provincial officials are scheduled to meet with the affected community on November 26th to outline the next steps. A central water system, drawing clean water from a distant well, is being considered as a permanent solution to address the contamination. This proposed system would service the ten impacted residential properties.
The meeting aims to provide residents with a clearer timeline and cost estimates for implementing the new water system. The community hopes for a lasting resolution to their water concerns, which have even led some to consider moving due to the ongoing inconvenience and potential impact on property value.
