Gariepy v. Shell Oil Co. - Classaction.ca

A. Yes, it would, because in some cases I was involved, we were talking about wellwater. And in some of these wells they have not used chlorine and they have failed.90. Q. Okay. So the existence of chlorine is a factor which affects the speed ofthe process?A. That is correct.91. Q. And then, assuming there is chlorine, the level of chlorine is a factor thatwould affect the speed of the process?A. That is correct.92. Q. And the existence and level of various minerals would affect the speedof the process?A. Some minerals, yes.93. Q. And just out of curiosity, could you give me two or three?A. Minerals? The more common ones you find in potable water is iron and you findsometimes copper, but even the titanium, which is used as a pigment, can be anotherfactor. There are a number of metals that will, basically, accelerate the degradationprocess.94. Q. Okay. And I take it that whether the water circulating is hot water or coldwater affects the speed of the process?A. The circulation certainly would, hot water certainly would, because temperatureis a factor in the acceleration of these reactions.