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IB NEWS Continued from page 8 drinking water, he said, would be considered "mod- rately hard" on the scale. Hard water also affects the lifespan of fish, said Al- ex Toop, assistant store leader for Georgetown Pet Smart. Calcium buildup in fish tanks is a common occur- rence, said She sae she i is noticing more buildup now as com- pared to a few years ago. 2015, Acton had 316 mg/L of hard water and Georgetown had 325 mg/L. Water hardness levels ranging from 75 mg/L to about 150 mg/L is consid- ered ary for fish to thrive, said Too] With the potential intro- duction of the "Big Pipe” project — a pipe carrying Lake Ontario water north on Trafalgar Road to ser- vice Georgetown south — by the Sustainable Halton Water & Wastewater Mas- ter Plan, Jim White hopes. to see some decline in the "The Region has established internal targets for water quality that are stricter than regulatory requirements and the program supports our continuous improvement culture.” area's water hardness lev- els. Along with weekly wa- ter sample testing, the re- ain is bighetin ly partici- artnership for Be eaten, Sponsored by American Water Works Association, it is a utility iven pro} mance ince wat quality ame ant ween protection. “The Region has estab- lished internal targets for water quality that are stricter than regulatory re- quirements and the pro- ~ Andrew Farr, Halton Region's commissioner of public works gram supports our contin- uous improvement cul- ture," said Farr. STORY BEHIND THE STORY: With many local residents expressing con- cerns about hardness levels in the water, we wanted to share their experiences and how local levels compare to other Ontario munici- palities. SCAN THIS CODE for more local Wet Paintin Kitchen and Bath Cabinet Painting, 2202 ‘OF Jequienon ‘Aepsunyy | SiH UOHEH- dal UL | 6 CABINET PAINTING SPECIALISTS WITH OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Cabinets looking tired and out of date? No need to replace them Contact us for a free quote -699-6575 400 Morobel Dr, Unit 5 Milton, Ontario info@wetpaintservices.com www.wetpaintservices.com REMEMBER AND HONOUR For their service, bravery, and sacrifice, we honour the many veterans, past and present, who have served their country. At Amica Senior Lifestyles, we're thankful for all those who 7 have fought for peace, stood for justice, and charted paths. { We're thankful for our veterans. AMICA GEORGETOWN