CELA and OMWA call for action to reduce lead amounts in Ontario drinking water

CELA and OMWA call for action to reduce lead amounts in Ontario drinking water

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Ontario’s lead in drinking water standard remains too high to protect public health. Lead is a serious public health concern, especially for children and older adults. Despite Health Canada’s expert recommendation that the lead in drinking water standard be lowered to 5 ug/L five years ago, Ontario’s standard remains twice that level, at 10 ug/L. Click here to continue reading

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