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As forest fires burn in Ontario, experts warn of long-term environmental impact

As forest fires burn in Ontario, experts warn of long-term environmental impact

Forest fires could also have an effect on drinking water if materials that pose a health concern make their way into a groundwater supply, according to a team of researchers in Alberta that is studying the issue. While not all forest fires have a large impact on drinking water, the matter is one that calls for further examination, said Monica Emelko, who is part of the research team for the Southern Rockies Watershed Project.