Chatham-Kent's medical officer of health supports the Dover residents fighting to get clean well water, but says the health effects of turbid water are minimal.
"Most of the food we eat is not crystal clear either," says Dr. David Colby. "I don't see it as being a health issue persay, but that doesn't mean I'm not sympathetic to people that don't have clear water."
Water Wells First continues to fight turbine construction, with members believing turbine construction and vibrations are depositing sediment in some landowner's well water.
The group has been vocal about the municipality's perceived lack of involvement in the matter. Colby adds any water testing should be coming from the Ministry of Environment.
"We test here for bacterial contamination, which can result in a small amount of turbidity," says Colby. "But they're looking at soil suspension, based on what I've seen people holding up."
Colby concludes that all groups need to take a step back and take a pragmatic approach when coming to a solution regarding the Dover well water.
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