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Jun 19, 2026
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Is Deer Lake’s water supply safe? A retired dentist is worried
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Is Deer Lake’s water supply safe? A retired dentist is worried
‘If we live in a community, we don’t want to be having drinking water that’s no good,’ says Dr. Peter Bass
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By Diane Crocker
Published Jun 19, 2026
4 minute read
Dr. Peter Bass of Reidville is a member of the Deer Lake Residents Health Committee. The committee has concerns about the safety of drinking water in Deer Lake and surrounding communities that…
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