June 16th, 2021
Dear KCI families,
Schools in our district follow the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) laws on drinking water.
In 2017, the MOECC amended the process for how we test drinking water fixtures and report lead exceedances. When levels of lead that are higher than provincial standards are detected, we take immediate action to protect our students, following directions from MOECC guidelines, in consultation with the Region of Waterloo Public Health and Emergency Services.
On June 9 and 10, water samples were taken from your child’s school. The results show that levels of lead in two taps were higher than the provincial targets. These taps are:
- A drinking fountain in a corridor near room 220
- A drinking fountain in a corridor near room 273
We are taking the following corrective actions:
- Flush both drinking water fixtures daily for the next two years.
Please know that we will continue to work on corrective measures until we meet the provincially set standards. Further communication about these corrective measures will be sent home as necessary, to keep our community informed.
You can find more information on our website (www.wrdsb.ca/our-schools/water-testing-for-lead) or at our school reception during office hours. If you have further questions or concerns, you can contact me at 519-745-6851 or email info@wrdsb.ca.
Sincerely,
Dennis Haid
Principal
