Lead Exceedance Public Notice

Lead Exceedance Public Notice

(July 15, 2024) This Message is for all parents and guardians at Esten Park Public School under one of the following conditions:
 
Standing Sample
An exceedance for lead under Ontario Regulation 243/07 (Schools, Private Schools and Child Care Centres), has been determined on a “standing” sample. The subsequent “flushed” sample was below the Ontario drinking water quality standard of 10 Micrograms per Litre.  Our resolution is to continue our daily flushing procedures.    No further corrective action is required and this notice serves as information only.
 
Flushed Sample
An exceedance for lead under Ontario Regulation 243/07 (Schools, Private Schools and Child Care Centres), has been determined on a “flushed” sample. As required, Notification has been made to the appropriate authorities. Corrective actions have been implemented (i.e. Consumption point removed from service, regular/ enhanced flushing) pending resampling of consumption point. Corrective actions will remain in place until the issue is resolved and a Notice of Resolution is issued.
 
More information on flushing and sampling for lead can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/flushing-and-sampling-lead