Does anyone else test their water in Canada? (10)
Readybake101Dundurn, Saskatchewan Canada12 Threads 2 Polls 162 PostsSince lead was used extensively in plumbing until the 80's, many homes and buildings have pipes and plumbing fixtures that contain lead. Lead can leach from pipes into household water, making this plumbing a major source of toxic lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is so toxic that even very low levels can be dangerous. Lead consumption and poisoning has been linked to learning disabilities, muscle and bone disorders and kidney damage. Lead levels should be tested at each faucet in the home, especially if plumbing fixtures could date from the 80's or before.
There is a litmus paper water testing kit you can buy but where? Any plumbers in here?
Try here, they might have something or know of someone who does.
Cole-Parmer Canada Inc.
210 - 5101 Buchan St
Montreal, QC H4P 2R9, Canada
Tel: (514)355-6100
Toll-Free: 800-363-5900
Fax: (514)355-7119
E-Mail: info@Coleparmer.ca
Cole-Parmer Canada Inc.
210 - 5101 Buchan St
Montreal, QC H4P 2R9, Canada
Tel: (514)355-6100
Toll-Free: 800-363-5900
Fax: (514)355-7119
E-Mail: info@Coleparmer.ca
Do test my water now and again but not for lead. Have copper and plastic piping in my place. Testing for impurities in the water from organisms, methane levels etc.
The universities will usually test for you as will most well drilling places for water quality. Best to call a plumber in to just give a quick check on what kind of piping you're running in your house if you are worried about that though.
The universities will usually test for you as will most well drilling places for water quality. Best to call a plumber in to just give a quick check on what kind of piping you're running in your house if you are worried about that though.
Readybake101: Since lead was used extensively in plumbing until the 80's, many homes and buildings have pipes and plumbing fixtures that contain lead. Lead can leach from pipes into household water, making this plumbing a major source of toxic lead poisoning. Lead poisoning is so toxic that even very low levels can be dangerous. Lead consumption and poisoning has been linked to learning disabilities, muscle and bone disorders and kidney damage. Lead levels should be tested at each faucet in the home, especially if plumbing fixtures could date from the 80's or before.
In Ontario, we can take water samples into the health department for testing.
Readybake101: There is a litmus paper water testing kit you can buy but where? Any plumbers in here?
pet store have test kits i used my kit to test the tap water, as i had to know what to treat in the fish tanks.
in Regina need that extra lead weight when the wind picks up over 50km/h, otherwise with could be dragged into the traffic
In Ontario, there are drinking water regulations as pertain to large and small waterworks. They do not pertain to the individual home owner that is on a well. City water is tested constantly. If you are worried about lead, yes have your water tested at an accredited Lab. Contact your local Health Unit. The pipe leading from your house to the street is your responsibility to replace, anything beyond that is the cities responsibility.
In my city they are winding down the lead testing because most of the pipes have now been replaced.
For info look pn the Ontario government website: Clean Water Act.
In my city they are winding down the lead testing because most of the pipes have now been replaced.
For info look pn the Ontario government website: Clean Water Act.
Christmas1: In Ontario, there are drinking water regulations as pertain to large and small waterworks. They do not pertain to the individual home owner that is on a well. City water is tested constantly. If you are worried about lead, yes have your water tested at an accredited Lab. Contact your local Health Unit. The pipe leading from your house to the street is your responsibility to replace, anything beyond that is the cities responsibility.
In my city they are winding down the lead testing because most of the pipes have now been replaced.
For info look pn the Ontario government website: Clean Water Act.
In my city they are winding down the lead testing because most of the pipes have now been replaced.
For info look pn the Ontario government website: Clean Water Act.
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