Department of National Defence Continues Groundwater Testing in Shannon Quebec

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November 3, 2004 OTTAWA -- The Department of National Defence (DND) announced today that on-going groundwater tests conducted on Provincial land crossing through the Municipality of Shannon, Quebec have uncovered levels of Trichloroethylene (TCE) above the drinking water standard. These tests were conducted as part of an effort to identify all sources of TCE contamination, whether from DND activities or otherwise. Additional activities are now being undertaken to determine whether this contamination is affecting the drinking water of the surrounding area. Following an agreement between DND and Shannon reached on April 23, 2004, the department provided $19 million to the Municipality to develop a new water supply and for the connection of homes to that supply. In the spirit of this agreement, DND committed to informing the appropriate authorities of any potential health and safety issues, and today's announcement is consistent with that commitment. Officials have been informed at Environment Quebec, Santé Publique, Québec, Transport Québec (property owner) Health Canada and the Municipality of Shannon. - 30 - Information: Tel.: 613) 996-2353/54 After Hours: (613) 792-2973 World Wide Web: http://www.forces.gc.ca

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