HALIFAX -- Moncton's drinking water system is scheduled to receive an upgrade after over $21 million of funding was announced from three levels of government on Monday. Over the next 12 to 15 months, researchers will use technology to remove harmful toxins that blue-green algae can produce. “Our government’s priority is to invest in strategic infrastructure projects that build vibrant and sustainable communities,” said Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves, speaking on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Minister Gary Crossman, who is also the minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation. “With these upgrades, we are protecting public health and equipping the city with the infrastructure it needs for continued population growth and economic recovery.”