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BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS St. Vital Perimeter South resident Michelle Olivson is concerned about a potential development of 23 houses to be built on Daman Farm Road, which is within city limits but does not have city water service. The 41-year-old, who is pictured looking at water quality tests from area residents at her home, is concerned this will put their well water at risk as well as other area residents. City staff did not recommend the development because of concerns adding new wells in the area with the new houses would contaminate groundwater and harm human health. Olivson at her home in Winnipeg, Man., on Sept. 12, 2025