Water Sampling
Ontario Regulation 243/07 outlines the requirements that school boards and childcare centres need to take with respect to water flushing and sampling for lead.
All drinking water fountains and faucets used for food preparation at all DCDSB schools have been sampled.
Annual sampling follows the guidelines of the Ministry of Education for frequency of testing based on testing history.
Ontario Drinking Water Standard
The Ontario drinking water quality standard for lead is 10 micrograms per litre (also written as 10 µg/L or as 0.010 milligrams per litre).
If a drinking water test result is above the provincial standard for lead, the Durham Region Health Department will provide instruction to the DCDSB for corrective action to ensure the safety of our students.
Water flushing practices are site based and follows the Regulation for required flushing based on testing results
Contact us
For additional information, telephone Facilities Services at 905-576-6150 ext. 22214.