Lead Water Filter Program
For homes built in 1960 or prior with a suspected Private Lead Water Service or galvanized water service, the City will provide National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 53 certified water filters to remove lead (NSF-053) until such time as the water service can be replaced where those who are at highest risk of lead exposure (children six and under, pregnant, and breastfeeding mothers) are present. The NSF certification is a leading industry standard for filtration products.
- Filters will be provided for two years for high-risk residential properties.
- For participants in the Private Lead Water Service Replacement Program, this will require collecting water samples for participation in the lead testing program which is mandated by the province (O.Reg 170/03). To ensure tenants are protected, participation in the lead testing program will not be mandatory if the tenant refuses to participate or if the system does not have lead testing. This cost is covered by the City.
- For participants who receive filters, if the water sample contains less than 5ppb of lead, participation in the filter program will terminate. This cost is covered by the City.
It is not required that you participate in the PLWSRP in order to be eligible to participate in the Lead Water Filter Program.