The Grey Bruce Health Unit is advising some homeowners in Tiverton and Walkerton to have their private water wells tested for sodium, if the water is used for drinking.
Homeowners near these monitoring wells, who use private water wells for drinking water purposes, are encouraged to have their wells tested for sodium.
Public Health does not provide a water testing service for sodium.
Local telephone business directories list private water testing laboratories.
The health unit has been informed that water samples taken from monitoring wells in the vicinity of Tiverton (Lot 2, Concession 1) and Walkerton (Brant Township, Lot 1, Concession 1) show higher than normal levels of sodium in the ground water.
The manager of health protection at the unit, Lou D’Alessandro says the sodium concentrations are just slightly above the acceptable limits identified in the Ontario Drinking Water Standards.
Elevated levels of sodium in their drinking water may affect individuals with hypertension.
These individuals may want to contact their health care provider for advice.
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