High levels of nickel detected in Quebec town

High levels of nickel were found in the air of a Quebec City neighbourhood.

According to CBC News, air quality tests conducted in the Limoilu district revealed that the cargo company Arrimage du St-Laurent is responsible for the pollution.

The tests show there’s between 2 and 8 times more nickel in the air than the normal amount.

Excess nickel in the air can cause a wide range of health hazards, from various skin reactions like eczema to more serious conditions like chronic bronchitis and reduced lung function.

The province has given the cargo holding company until May 3 to find a way to stop spreading the nickel dust.

Arrimage du St-Laurent is located in the Port du Quebec.

STORY WRITTEN BY: JENNA MONNEY-LUPERT