High Lead Levels in One Fixture as Tulita Building Is Final School Tested

High lead levels in one fixture as Tulita building is final school tested

The GNWT said Tulita's Chief Albert Wright School had high lead levels in one water fixture, adding this was the final school of more than 40 to be tested. The post High lead levels in one fixture as Tulita building is final school tested first appeared on Cabin Radio.

Testing finds elevated lead levels in water fixture at Tulı́t'a school

In a news release on Thursday, the territorial government said 22 water fountains and classroom sinks at the school were tested for lead and copper. One exceeded Health Canada's guidelines for lead concentration, and none exceeded guidelines for copper.

Lead testing shows elevated levels in one fixture at Tulita's Chief Albert Wright school - Yellowknifer

The GNWT has received lead testing results for Chief Albert Wright School in Tulita, which confirm one water fixture with elevated lead levels. The territorial government says the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a public health order for the school and the affected fixture has been marked “out of service.” An alternative source of drinking water has been provided, the GNWT added. Acceptable lead levels in drinking wa…