Walkerton Tragedy, Disease outbreak in Ontario
The Walkerton Tragedy refers to a severe E. coli contamination.
In May 2000, seven people died due to the contaminated water in Walkerton.
The incident led to significant changes in water supply regulations in Canada.
Residents of Walkerton had no access to clean drinking water during the crisis.
The outbreak prompted a public inquiry that transformed water management across Canada.
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