Citation | Mattu, G and Schreier, H. 2000. An investigation of high arsenic levels in well in the Sunshine Coast and Powell River Regions of BC. Prepared for Coast Garibaldi Health Services Society |
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Organization | UBC |
URL | http://healthspace.ca/Clients/VCHA/CoastGaribaldi/CoastGaribaldi_Website.nsf/e8db9633a9d595f988256b36000d14e7/244ab863b81f4a9188256f7f007e6461/$FILE/UBC%20Arsenic%20Report.PDF |
Abstract/Description or Keywords | This study was initiated to provide a greater understanding of sources and occurrence of high arsenic concentrations in groundwater in the Sunshine Coast and Powell River regions of British Columbia. In 1994, it was discovered that many drinking water wells contained arsenic at levels much higher than Canadian drinking water guidelines. Results from a study conducted in 1994 revealed elevated arsenic concentrations throughout the region, however, the sources of the arsenic were not confirmed. The spatial and temporal variability of the results raised concerns as to the reliability of these results. This study was launched to address some of these concerns. |
Information Type | article |
Regional Watershed | Howe Sound & Sunshine Coast |
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Project status | complete |
Contact Name | Hans Schreier |
Contact Email | [email protected] |