Lead in Water Testing
Protect your properties and facilities from lead contamination with certified water testing services.
Protect your properties and facilities from lead contamination with certified water testing services.
Testing for lead in drinking water is crucial for safeguarding public health, particularly in homes, schools, and commercial buildings that may have older plumbing systems. Lead contamination in drinking water typically occurs when lead pipes, fixtures, or soldering materials corrode over time, allowing lead to leach into the water supply.
Lead exposure is harmful, especially for children, pregnant women, and vulnerable populations. It can cause developmental issues in children, neurological damage, and a range of health problems, including kidney damage and high blood pressure in adults.
In Ontario, Regulation 170/03 under the Safe Drinking Water Act mandates that municipal water suppliers maintain strict limits on lead levels. If your water supply is sourced from private wells or older infrastructure, regular lead testing is essential to ensure compliance and prevent harmful exposure.
By conducting lead water testing, we help you identify potential risks, comply with local regulations, and take immediate corrective action to avoid contamination. Our testing service includes certified sampling, lab analysis, and actionable reports, ensuring you have the information needed to protect your health and your community.
Lead contamination in drinking water is a serious and often overlooked health risk. It primarily comes from aging lead pipes, corroded plumbing fixtures, and old solder materials used before 1989, when lead was phased out of plumbing materials. When water sits in lead-containing pipes for extended periods, it absorbs the toxic metal, leading to elevated lead levels at taps and faucets.
The health risks of lead exposure are well-documented, with the most severe effects occurring in young children, pregnant women, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Long-term exposure to lead in water has been linked to neurological damage, developmental delays, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. Even at low concentrations, lead is harmful, as it accumulates in the body over time with no safe level of exposure.
Testing for lead in drinking water is the only way to ensure safety, as lead is tasteless, odourless, and invisible. Our certified lead testing services provide accurate detection, helping property owners and managers take proactive steps to mitigate contamination and protect residents.
Ontario has strict lead testing requirements under Regulation 243/07 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), mandating regular sampling and analysis for schools, childcare facilities, and designated buildings that serve vulnerable populations. Property managers, landlords, and facility operators must comply with these regulations to ensure public health and avoid legal liability.
For properties with older plumbing (pre-1990s buildings), additional monitoring is strongly recommended. While lead service lines have been phased out, many buildings still contain lead-based components that can pose a contamination risk. The Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards (ODWQS) set the maximum allowable lead concentration at 0.005 mg/L, requiring immediate corrective action if exceeded.
Our lead testing services ensure full compliance with provincial and municipal regulations, providing certified lab analysis, risk assessments, and expert mitigation recommendations. If your property requires testing, we guide you through the sampling, reporting, and corrective action process to meet compliance standards and maintain safe drinking water.
Lead contamination is preventable, but without proper testing, property owners may unknowingly expose tenants, employees, or residents to serious health risks. The only way to know if your water contains lead is through professional testing and laboratory analysis.
We offer comprehensive lead testing services, including:
✔ Certified water sampling by trained professionals
✔ Accredited lab analysis for precise detection of lead levels
✔ Regulatory compliance support to meet Ontario’s drinking water standards
✔ Actionable recommendations for remediation if lead is detected
If your property is at risk due to aging pipes or regulatory requirements, don’t wait—schedule your lead water test today and take control of your water quality!
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