Ontario's water operators meet in Walkerton for key training on anniversary of 2000 crisis - Ground Water Canada

Ontario's water operators meet in Walkerton for key training on anniversary of 2000 crisis - Ground Water Canada

Walkerton, Ont. – Water operators from throughout Ontario have come to the town this week to learn how to prevent another crisis, such as that which occurred in Walkerton 25 years ago, to happen again. The training is conducted each year in the town, attracting thousands of water operators. In 2000, Walkerton’s drinking water system was tainted with E. coli, resulting in the deaths of seven people and the illnesses of thousands of others. CTV Ne…