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High nitrate levels have been found in previous testing around Dunsandel, sparking fears about how safe private residents’ water really was. Last year, Selwyn landowner Mike Glover held a testing session at the Springston Hall for concerned residents and was surprised to see 100 people turn up. Using a professional nitrate tester, he tested 80 samples and delivered some shocking results, including a 11.5mg per litre reading near Dunsandel. Stuff has also been told of one resident, who did not want to be named, recording 14mg per litre. The Selwyn district has specifically been under the microscope because of high nitrate levels that regional council Environment Canterbury (ECan) blamed on farming intensification. ....