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The Canadian Champion, Friday, Match 23, 2007 - Al 7 Commnittee's recommendation to go to council next week from CONSULTANT on page Ai Si aild,- andtî i oi uo ii licl -iait1 wbite lie doesn't want luo spend any more money than the Town has to, hie concur-red that the review sbould go ahead. "We're here to ensure every task that cani be undertaken is'" he said. Multon's concern with the potential health impacts of the plant was discussed at the Rc-gions pýllanniing, nd puiblic wiirks ýoi-mîl ivsI- foir tb bic haku p g> ncr in aîi ' exainin c Iii - Ic I -- ,cli tîîîiscilawi oni governiment relaiions, îold tbe committee the Ministry of tbe Environment standards that tbe plant bas to adhere to are designed to ensure tbe facility doesn't impact buman bealh. He also outlined what TCF plans to, do to reduce emnissions, such as using low-sulpbur TCE consultant Don Gorber pointed out tbe plants emissions would be below the regulatory levels. On addition, bie said that even wben tbe car exbaust [rom nearby Hwy. 401 is taken mbt accouru, tbe emission levels would still be under tbe ministry requirements. TCF as 95 awrclec a 2f e îr onîraci On lunkil a n8alitdsa> iOhi gi- IIet generating station on Steeles Avenue, just west of Sixth Line. Thbe administration and planning com- mittee recommendation will go before town counicil Monday Melanie Hennessey cati bc reached a( mhen- nessey@mPyiltoncanadianchanpion.com. Some don't test their wells -from BACTERIA on page Ai over the results [rom two studies in 2000 (45 per cent and 52 per cent wvith unacceptable water), hie deemed th'le percentage to still be much too high. "T'hose are terrible statistics," hie noted. The 2006 study also found that 54 per cent of residents who bave wells neyer test their water for bacteria, while 13 per cent sample three limes a year, another 13 per cent sample twice a year and 20 per cent sample once per year. "Our recommended frequency is tbree times per year," said Halton Environmental Healîb Manager Tony Amala. Hilîs Councillor Clark Somerville suggested tbe Region be a bit more proactive in its efforts to gel residents to sample tbeir water. Tbe counicillors tben brainstormed ways to get citi7ens to do tbat, sucb as by mak- ing tbe testing boules available in more locations or mailing tbe boules out, Amalfa said staff is exploring otber options to distribute tbe bottles. Tbose wbo bave unacceptable levels of bacteria in tbeir wells are provided educational information and advice by tbe bealtb department. Staff cani also cbeck out a welI and recommend ways to fix tbe bacteria problem. Among tbe causes of bacterma in tbe water are faulty well lids or cracked casings, whicb allow rain water and surface water to gel in. Amalfa said tbat tbe bealtb depart- ment sn't aware of any bealtb problems tbat've been caused by tbe bactenia. H-e explained tbe presence of bacteria indi- cales tbat disease-causing organisms may also be in tbe water. About 7,500 bomes in Halîcîn are on well waîer, w&itb most of tbem located mn Milton and Halton Hilîs. A well water information session will be beld April 25 at tbe Nassagaweya Community Centre [rom 3:30 to 9 p.m. Melanie Hennessey catn be reached at mhe-nîessey@mltoncanadianchampion.conî. We dare you to compare your insurance rates. $837-lye $3,458-fl You may be paying over 400% more for the same thing. lnstantly compare whal you're paying to over 30 other insurance company rates. lnsuranceHotLine.com arranges lhem by price, and gives you the 3 towest. Rates between insurance companies can vary by 100's, even 1,000% of dollars. Jump on-line and compare. Plus your quote will be emaîled ta you, instantly. Youll be shocked how much sasings youlIl fînd in less Ihan a few minutes. (byo jjJ (y H 30M (q0f5jjI our f ree www.Iazboytoronto.com Monday - Fdday 10 amn. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 arn. - 6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.rn - 5 p.m. service. 69,13 a i V I $ 0 i0Ma /u ,ta iýi(>6 ý it Admi in3~k id wi n PoL1uyâftfl5 Io% ,h w fi~ i odyE~039 DMM OA Pm9 937>9 06 I95 ik1 v, rin win [mch arvJ mnmmW I7337 i ah3 y,