The City is again seeking 25 qualified property owners interested in participating in its regular volunteer lead-testing program. Under this regulation, introduced in 2007, the Ministry of the Environment requires the City to test the water in Kingston homes and businesses identified as receiving their water through lead or lead-soldered pipes on their own property… Keep Reading
Queen’s University researchers have developed a new process to make drinking water safer by using table salt. This development may be especially beneficial for developing countries where 80 per cent of disease is due to poor water quality and sanitation. “The need for clean water for drinking, hygiene and sanitation purposes in developing regions is… Keep Reading
The City is again seeking 25 qualified property owners interested in participating in its regular volunteer lead-testing program. Under this regulation, introduced in 2007, the Ministry of the Environment requires the City to test the water in Kingston homes and businesses identified as receiving their water through lead or lead-soldered pipes on their own property… Keep Reading
Utilities Kingston has released the 2010 annual reports on drinking water quality. “Utilities Kingston is pleased to present the 2010 water quality reports to the community,” said Kevin Riley, water treatment manager. The reports are prepared in response to Ontario Regulation 170 of the Safe Water Drinking Act. “Ontario has one the strictest set of… Keep Reading
