OCDSB has a problem with its drinking water: report

OCDSB has a problem with its drinking water: report

Over 100 water samples from OCDSB school taps exceeded the provincial maximum, says the Canadian Environmental Law Association.

Ontario given failing grade for high levels of lead in drinking water: report - Investigative Journalism Bureau

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has a problem with dangerous levels of lead in drinking water at some of its schools, according to a new report from the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA). More than 100 samples of drinking water from OCDSB school taps exceeded the provincial lead maximum in 2024/25, according to the report. And, using Health Canada’s even more […]

Some Ottawa-area schools found to have high lead levels in their drinking water

Ottawa – Some schools within the Ottawa-Carlton District School Board have been found to have dangerous levels of lead in their drinking water. A report from the Canadian Environmental Law Association states more than 100 samples tested exceeded provincial lead maximums in 2024-2025. Testing conducted at other Ontario school boards found high lead levels, including those in the Toronto area. According to a Simon Fraser University health expert, …