Canada Drinking Water
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20% of Winnipeg homes tested had lead levels in drinking water higher than guidelineAbout 20 per cent of homes tested for lead in drinking water had levels higher than the national guideline, according to the City of Winnipeg.InvestigationsDec 19, 2019
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There is lead in some of Whistler, B.C.’s prized tap water, Tainted Water investigation findsWhistler is among more than 20 B.C. communities that may be at higher risk of having lead leaching into their water due to a combination of acidic water and old plumbing.InvestigationsDec 16, 2019
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Nearly half of Montreal West tap water tests exceeded recommended lead limit in 2018Montreal West has a lead problem, but they don't know how big it is.InvestigationsDec 5, 2019
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Citing Tainted Water investigation, Halifax Water advances offer to replace lead pipes for freeHalifax 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.HealthNov 28, 2019
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Halifax Water considers accelerated plan to replace lead pipes after Tainted Water investigationThe utility board will review a report that cites the Tainted Water series as an impetus for the recommended course of action.HealthNov 27, 2019
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Oneida Nation of the Thames tap water different than neighbouring non-Indigenous communitiesThe water distribution system on Oneida First Nation territory has failed to meet provincial standards dating back to 2006.InvestigationsNov 26, 2019
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In Halifax, more than 100 schools on municipal water systems still haven’t tested for leadTo date, only 44 out of 220 schools connected to municipal water systems in Nova Scotia have conducted tests.InvestigationsNov 25, 2019
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Montreal public health letter urges demerged cities to be more transparent about water safetyThe letter noted that more was needed to help residents who cannot afford to immediately pay to replace their pipes.InvestigationsNov 22, 2019
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Westmount, Que. has high levels of lead-tainted tap water, testing results showOverall, the results show 44 samples in Westmount, known for its heritage homes and wealthy inhabitants, had high lead levels between 2015 and 2018.InvestigationsNov 19, 2019
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Côte Saint-Luc has some of the worst tap water in Quebec due to lead contaminationThe news comes as a surprise to the city's mayor and top officials.InvestigationsNov 18, 2019
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