If remediation is needed, will Inco and Falconbridge assume responsibility?
Yes, the companies are prepared to undertake remediation where unacceptable health and ecological risks associated with metals in the soil have been identified. Both Inco Ltd. and Falconbridge Ltd. have accepted and publicly declared that they will assume responsibility for required remediation, and they have the track record to back up that commitment. In the last 20 years, more than $1 billion has been spent on environmental initiatives in Sudbury. At this point, its not clear whether any remediation will be needed. Thats why the study is being done. Residents of Sudbury should take comfort in the fact that both the Sudbury & District Health Unit and the Ministry of the Environment – partners in the process – see no expected immediate health concern from metal levels in Sudbury soils. But all partners agree the prudent thing to do is conduct this study to validate that belief or determine if it is incorrect. Should any remediation be required, Inco Ltd. and Falconbridge Ltd. are comm
