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== 5 The IFP - Halton Hills | Thursday, November 10.20 2022 | ‘WE NEVER DRINK FROM THE TAP’ RESIDENTS CAUTIOUS OF HARD 2 WATER SUPPLY REETI ROHILLA E rrohilla@metroland. com Clean water is essential for a variety of reasons. iy Halton Hills residents, this means navi- gating the challenges of levels Isobel and. Jim White — who've lived rge- town for nearly h half acen- ty - — never drink from eir tap. _ water quality has never been the best," said Isobel, adding that the pur- e of a water softener with every move was al- ways top priority. Those sentiments are echoed by many others across Halton Hills, who've expressed con- cerns peated to the co costs of installiny as wellas ninety Sule water supply's impact on fish. Halton Hills relies en- tirely on groundwater, which is generally harder than surface water. ig to Andrew Farr, ects Region's com- missioner of public works, “Hardness is not a heal! related parameter and es not present an issue with respect 0 the use of the groundwater for mu- nicipal water supply.” 21, the hardness levels of water — a mea- sure of dissolved minerals, usually calcium and mag- ‘Surinder Arora photo Surinder Arora is among many local residents with concerns about water quality. nesium— was 312mg/Lfor Acton and 340 mg/L for Georgetown, said Farr. These values, he added, are in the same range as other municipal ground- water systems across southern Ontario, includ- ing Cambridge, and Waterloo. On Guelph national level, however, half of all munic- ipalities had hardness lev- els below 80 mg/L, accord- ing to the Government of Canada's website. The website also notes water supplies with hard- ness levels greater than 200 mg/L are considered poor, but have been toler- ated by consumers. Surinder Arora is a newcomer to Georgetown and noticed increased hair loss, which he believes could be from the use of hard water. Another concern for Arora is the accumulation of a "thick layer of calci- um" when boiling water in a kettle — something Iso- bel and Jim continue to witness on a smaller scale after installing a water softener and filter. When washing dishes or doing have to use extra soap and extra force," Arora said. Now shopping for a wa- ter softener, Arora said a around §: investment $2,000 to $8,000 is a financial strain for those living paycheque to paycheque. Also living in George- town for the last 50 years, Christel Weindl said she always boils the water be- hard water are considered essential in our diet, said The degree of hardness of drinking water may be classified in terms of its calcium carbonate con- centration, states the Gov- ernment of Canada web- sit ‘Halton Hills' watershed tration, approximately 90 mg/L, said Farr. This See - page 9 Ready to Serve Chicken, November 11 is a day we remember. The Apple Factory YOUR COUNTRY GROCERY STORE & HOME OF THE FRESH BAKED PIES * Bakeshop « Butcher shop « Fruits & Veggies * Pure Honey « Maple Syrup * Gourmet Products * Fudge « Preserves « Cider * Apple Butter theifp.ca COUNTRY CRAFTS AND MUCH MORE We Look Forward to Serving You Corner of Bovaird Drive & Mississauga Rd, Brampton www.applefactory.com | 905-846- €— Going from 1 to 18 in order, find your way through the maze to the end. Puzzles for children and the young at heart! Ap ple Maze Find your way ree the tunnels to get to the worm.