AHS warns of potential contaminants in water near Edson, Alta.

Alberta Health Services is urging residents near a gas plant tonot use water from their wells due to possible contamination.

AHS says the potential contaminant is Sulfolane, an industrialsolvent used to purify natural gas.

The government says residents located within five kilometres ofthe South Rosevear Gas Plant in Yellowhead County near Edson shouldget drinking water from other sources than their private wells.

AHS says foods can be cooked in well water only if water willbe fully drained before serving, and well water can be used forshowering or bathing, because Sulfolane is not absorbed throughskin, and cannot be inhaled through water vapours.

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