In accordance with Regulation 243/07, school boards and child care providers are required to flush the plumbing in schools and child care centres; sample and test the drinking water for lead content; as well as maintain logs and report drinking water results to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

In the event that levels of lead exceed ministry guidelines in a water sample, the LKDSB notifies Ministry and local public health officials and follows the direction of the Medical Officers of Health for corrective action and resolution.

The LKDSB is committed to openness and transparency regarding the health and safety of our facilities. A summary report of facilities with lead exceedances and corrective actions and resolutions is published on the LKDSB website. Complete water testing reports are also available for viewing at our schools.

Visit the Drinking Water Testing website to learn more: https://www.lkdsb.net/Board/Facilities/Pages/DrinkingWaterTesting.aspx#/=