If a high metal level is reported in someones garden vegetables, will they be notified?
We are currently gathering all sample results, and analyzing for individual gardens. Once compiled, these results will be compared to available guidelines for metal levels in fruits and vegetables. Any value that exceeds these guidelines will be reported to the Sudbury Soils Study Technical Committee. A decision whether the observed levels are of concern and the homeowner should be notified will be made in conjunction with the Sudbury & District Health Unit and the Ministry of the Environment. Regardless, all homeowners will receive their individual results, and we are hoping this will occur in mid-2004.
