A former District Of Muskoka employee has been charged with nine violations under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
The District says an investigation was initiated in March 2019 related to the conduct of an employee, who was immediately placed on leave, and concerns were immediately reported to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).
The District’s internal investigation included an operational review of both Port Sydney and Huntsville water treatment locations, which confirmed that there was no compromise to water safety, but the employee in question ceased employment with the District following that investigation.
As well, a follow-up review was conducted across all of the water systems in Muskoka the results of which did not reveal any further issues.
A separate investigation was carried out by Ministry, which led to the charges and the District wishes to reassure our community that there was no compromise to water safety.
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Investigations by District and MECP lead to charges being laid against former employee under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The District wishes to reassure the community that there was no compromise to water safety. For more information: https://t.co/BTtoIsNUcD pic.twitter.com/5K6FNk0oPN
— District of Muskoka (@DistrictMuskoka) February 24, 2021