Consultation Sought on Nova Scotia's Drinking Water Standards and Guidelines

ENVIRONMENT--Consultation Sought on Nova Scotia's Drinking Water Standards and Guidelines

• ---------------------------------------------------------- Municipalities and businesses have an opportunity to comment on Nova Scotia's strengthened drinking water standards and guidelines.

Improvements to the Municipal Water Approvals Protocols will reflect changes to the Health Canada drinking water guidelines and new treatment technologies.

"These updates will bring Nova Scotia's water treatment standards in line with national guidelines," said Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau. "We are continuously working to improve our treatment process to ensure it meets the highest standards."

Nova Scotia's Guidelines for Monitoring Public Drinking Water Supplies are also being improved.

"Nova Scotia's drinking water is safe. Meeting new guidelines will ensure that it remains that way," said Mr. Belliveau. "The province's municipal drinking water is tested regularly. These guidelines simply raise the standard for Nova Scotians."

Municipalities and businesses affected by the changes have until March 31 to comment on the proposals. Information on the consultation process, and the proposed guideline updates, are available at www.gov.ns.ca/nse/water/ .