Nova Scotia Drinking Water

• Nearly every single Halifax-area public school has too much lead in its drinking water

  Data released by the provincial government this week reveals that the majority of public schools in Nova Scotia have too much lead in their water.

  Education

  Oct 1, 2020
  
• 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
  
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• Education Department misses target date on lead database for Nova Scotia school water

  After a groundbreaking investigation on lead in drinking water, the province promised to publish all lead test results by the start of the 2020 school year.

  Health

  Sep 4, 2020
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• Deliberations begin on Halifax Water’s proposal to replace lead pipes for free

  If approved, the utility hopes to replace all lead service lines within its boundaries within the next 18 years.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2020
• 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.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2019
• 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
• 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
• Lead in Nova Scotia school water: patchwork of data unavailable to parents, teachers

  A national collaborative investigation has found that the scale of lead contamination in Nova Scotia schools is shrouded in secrecy.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2019
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• N.S. Opposition demands action after investigation finds widespread risk of lead exposure

  Opposition leaders in Nova Scotia are calling for the government to take swift action to mitigate the risk of lead in well water across the province.

  Investigations

  Nov 5, 2019