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Canterbury School’s Water Crisis Deepens | Auckland News
A Canterbury school shut down its main water supply after nitrate contamination from nearby farming activities made the well unsafe for infants. After months of searching, officials drilled a new well 119.5 meters deep — only to find nitrate levels still too high, sparking concerns about how far we must go to find clean water and the cost for everyday families. This crisis reflects a growing groundwater problem across Canterbury, with experts warning it could take decades to reverse. The school remains safe thanks to trucked-in water, while the Ministry races to install a permanent treatment…
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