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New Brunswick needs stronger clean water protections, advocates say
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New Brunswick needs stronger clean water protections, advocates say

From Global News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Brunswick residents, community groups, and First Nations are calling for stronger government protection of drinking water supplies.
  • They also want the province to create an online portal with interactive maps and data on water safety and quality.
  • These suggestions emerged from public consultations on the province's Clean Water Act, with the government stating it will consider the feedback for potential improvements.

Citizens and community organizations in New Brunswick are urging the provincial government to enhance protections for the drinking water supply. Their recommendations, stemming from public consultations on the Clean Water Act, include the creation of an online portal. This portal would feature interactive maps and dashboards to display water safety conditions and historical quality information.

The province's Environment Department has indicated it will review the feedback gathered from consultations held between June and November 2025. These consultations involved public engagement sessions, an online survey, and written submissions. The department will use this input as it considers potential improvements to the Clean Water Act.

During legislative hearings in May, witnesses also pressed lawmakers to legally enshrine the right to clean water. The calls for better water protection highlight ongoing concerns about the quality and safety of drinking water in the province.

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Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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