Nearly half of Montreal West tap water tests exceeded recommended lead limit in 2018
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Montreal West has a lead problem, but they don’t know how big it is. Continue reading
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Citing Tainted Water investigation, Halifax Water advances offer to replace lead pipes for free
Halifax Water is taking the next step in a landmark $14-million program to replace privately-owned lead service lines, citing the Tainted Water investigation as a catalyst. Continue reading
Halifax Water considers accelerated plan to replace lead pipes after Tainted Water investigation
The utility board will review a report that cites the Tainted Water series as an impetus for the recommended course of action. Continue reading
Oneida Nation of the Thames tap water different than neighbouring non-Indigenous communities
The water distribution system on Oneida First Nation territory has failed to meet provincial standards dating back to 2006. Continue reading
In Halifax, more than 100 schools on municipal water systems still haven’t tested for lead
To date, only 44 out of 220 schools connected to municipal water systems in Nova Scotia have conducted tests. Continue reading
Montreal public health letter urges demerged cities to be more transparent about water safety
The letter noted that more was needed to help residents who cannot afford to immediately pay to replace their pipes. Continue reading
Westmount, Que. has high levels of lead-tainted tap water, testing results show
Overall, the results show 44 samples in Westmount, known for its heritage homes and wealthy inhabitants, had high lead levels between 2015 and 2018. Continue reading
Côte Saint-Luc has some of the worst tap water in Quebec due to lead contamination
The news comes as a surprise to the city’s mayor and top officials. Continue reading
Here’s how Metlakatla First Nation in British Columbia tackles acidic water
It’s one of the rainiest areas in Canada. But the climate poses risks for drinking water. Continue reading
Canadian cities begin to address evidence that some of their tap water isn’t safe
“It is definitely a problem and we are not minimizing anything here,” Regina Mayor Michael Fougere told Global News. Continue reading