Lead Levels In Canada Water

• 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
  
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• 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.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2019
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• 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.

  Investigations

  Nov 26, 2019
• 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.

  Investigations

  Nov 25, 2019
• 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.

  Investigations

  Nov 22, 2019
• 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.

  Investigations

  Nov 19, 2019
• 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.

  Nov 15, 2019
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• 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.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2019
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• McNeil calls lead investigation ‘concerning’ but defers commitment to act

  Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil says an investigation's finding of widespread lead exposure risk in the province is "concerning," but he's deferring commitments to act.

  Health

  Nov 7, 2019