March 24th, 2022

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. 

During March break, water samples were taken from your child’s school. The results show that levels of lead in four water fixtures were higher than the provincial targets. These taps are:

• Four drinking water fixtures in the West corridor 

We are taking the following corrective actions: 

• Flush all 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 519-634-5441 or email info@wrdsb.ca. 

Sincerely, 

Dennis Haid
Principal