Nearly half of Montreal West tap water tests exceeded recommended lead limit in 2018
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Montreal West has a lead problem, but they don’t know how big it is. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Chlorine has protected our drinking water for a century. But its byproducts may be tainting it
Water utilities have to protect citizens’ health with disinfection while minimizing exposure to the potential health risks of disinfection byproducts. Not all have been able to do this. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Mayor wants to get rid of lead pipes in Regina by 2025, holding special meeting
Regina Mayor Michael Fougere will be bringing a notice of motion to look into accelerating the city’s lead pipe replacement plan to Monday’s council meeting. Continue reading
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. Continue reading