Tainted H2O

• 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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• 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
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• 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
• Her landlord didn’t tell her the home she rented had lead pipes — and he didn’t have to

  Nancy Martin and her family rented a three-storey Victorian home on a tree-lined street in Brantford, Ont., that seemed perfect. But there was a hidden feature: Their water flowed from pipes that contaminated the tap water with lead.

  Investigations

  Nov 8, 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
• 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