The Town of Smiths Falls wants people with homes built before 1955 to get their water tested to find out if they have lead pipes, which can lead to health concerns.
It wasn’t until 1990 that concerns were raised about the pipes and they were banned for use.
Lead pipes can leach lead into the drinking water, leading to serious health issues such as lead poisoning. They can also affect water quality as they deteriorate.
Smiths Falls runs a free lead testing program. You can contact Water Treatment & Wastewater Compliance Coordinator to set up a visit. Just call 613-283-4124 ext 5502 or email scooke@smithsfalls.ca to book this service.
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