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Lead in water
Lead in water

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In Gatineau, the drinking water that comes through the water supply system is of excellent quality, surpassing the requirements of the Government of Quebec's Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water.

Gatineau does not have any lead watermains within its territory. Based on analyses conducted over the past few years, we estimate that approximately 1,600 residences, built before 1970, have lead service lines. The service line that connects those residences to the municipal water supply system and their connections are entirely or partly made of lead. When it comes in contact with water, lead dissolves. Thus, the water in those residences may contain higher lead concentrations.

Gatineau tests drinking water as stipulated in the Government of Quebec's Guide d'évaluation et d'intervention relatif au suivi de plomb et de cuivre dans l'eau potable. Every year between July 1 and October 1, samples are collected pursuant to current regulations. Priority neighbourhoods for sampling.

How do I determine whether my service line is made of lead?

Pipe replacement

A few recommendations if you have a lead line

Testing

Grant program

Reports on lead and copper in drinking water

For additional information

For additional information, you can submit a request online or call 311.

You can also contact the Direction de la santé publique de l'Outaouais at 819-966-6484.

About Gatineau

Recognized for its quality of life, Gatineau is a city of 298,000 inhabitants. It is located on the north shore of the Ottawa River, and extends east and west of the Gatineau River.

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