Dangerous lead levels found in drinking water at some OCDSB schools: report | Unpublished
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Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: March 16, 2026 - 08:00

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Dangerous lead levels found in drinking water at some OCDSB schools: report

March 16, 2026
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). Read More


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