Lead In Drinking Water

• Education Department publishes test results, reveals schools with lead in drinking water

  The department initially committed to having the database online by the start of the school year.

  Education

  Sep 30, 2020
  
• Liberal MPs call on Ottawa to tackle ‘national public health crisis’ of lead in drinking water

  A group of federal Liberal MPs are asking their government to invest up to $400 million to combat the “health crisis” of lead-contaminated drinking water.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2020
  
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• One in four Ontario schools and daycares found lead in tap water last year

  One in four Ontario schools and daycares that tested their tap water and reported their results found at least one sample that exceeded the recommended national safety limit of lead in drinking water in 2019.

  Feb 27, 2020
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• Dozens of school divisions turn to AHS for lead testing after Tainted Water investigation

  The Wild Rose School Division west of Red Deer is one of at least 50 school divisions that have asked Alberta Health Services for information about water testing.

  Investigations

  Dec 19, 2019
• 20% of Winnipeg homes tested had lead levels in drinking water higher than guideline

  About 20 per cent of homes tested for lead in drinking water had levels higher than the national guideline, according to the City of Winnipeg.

  Investigations

  Dec 19, 2019
• There is lead in some of Whistler, B.C.’s prized tap water, Tainted Water investigation finds

  Whistler 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.

  Investigations

  Dec 16, 2019
• Cities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec accelerate plans to ensure safe water, following investigation

  Calgary and Regina both took steps on Tuesday toward accelerating replacement of underground lead pipes in the wake of the Tainted Water investigation.

  Dec 3, 2019
• Councillors want ‘more aggressive’ plan to remove Calgary’s lead pipes following Tainted Water investigation

  A pair of Calgary councillors want the city to begin planning the “accelerated and full removal of lead water service pipes” in the wake of the Tainted Water investigation.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2019
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• Côte Saint-Luc to offer $50 rebates for filters to get lead out of water

  The city of Côte Saint-Luc is offering a $50 rebate to households affected by lead-tainted tap water so that they can purchase a filter, starting in 2020.

  Investigations

  Nov 28, 2019
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• After ‘firestorm’ of criticism, Côte Saint-Luc mayor outlines plan for safe tap water

  Facing a “firestorm” of criticism in the wake of a Global News investigation, the mayor of a Montreal suburb says he will introduce new measures to crack down on lead in tap water.

  Investigations

  Nov 22, 2019