2009-04-21
07:56:32
A new government report says more needs to be done to clean up the Great Lakes and other water resources in Ontario.
The study says government regulations and programs have helped to reduce the amount of toxic chemicals such as mercury and P-C-Bs that are found in Ontario's lakes, rivers and streams.
But the study also says new chemicals used in consumer and building products have been found in increasing concentrations in the environment.
Environment Minister John Gerretsen says the latest report on water quality doesn't mean there is a need to strengthen a bill aimed at curbing the use of harmful chemicals.
