Watershed expert urges Grey County, Ontario to address drinking water contamination risk due to karst geology and agricultural intensification.

Dr. Thorsten Arnold, a watershed expert, urged Grey County, Ontario, to address the risk of drinking water contamination due to its karst geology, which allows surface pollutants to infiltrate aquifers. He highlighted agricultural intensification and the need for stricter regulations on manure and waste management. Citing a similar crisis in Wisconsin where many wells were contaminated, Arnold called for improved provincial regulations and proactive measures to safeguard groundwater.

October 13, 2024
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