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'Continue to test': High sodium levels affecting drinking water at Township of Rideau Lakes municipal offices

'Continue to test': High sodium levels affecting drinking water at Township of Rideau Lakes municipal offices

“We tested in 2015 and had 53 milligrams per litre result. Over 20 mg/l needs to be reported to health unit — they advise that a notice should be posted to advise users who may have a medical reason to manage sodium intake — which we did. When we did a test this spring, it came back 120 mg/l. Again, we advised the health unit and posted.”