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Well water should be tested for arsenic, uranium

Well water should be tested for arsenic, uranium

Darien residents who use well water are being advised by the state Department of Public Health to test their well for arsenic and uranium. These metals are found in groundwater in sporadic locations across the state and can lead to adverse health effects, the department said. “Recent well testing in various towns around Connecticut has...

Propane safety tips

This week, temperatures will be warming up and then dropping again – which means snow will be melting and then freezing again, forming ice all around our homes and businesses. The Propane Gas Association of New England (PGANE) offers these safety tips: Clear snow and ice from around your propane tank, chimneys, flue pipes and...