In light of recent media reports, Lakefront Utility Services Inc (LUSI) wants to assure customers that local drinking water is safe. All regulatory requirements surrounding lead sampling are fulfilled and the local drinking water supply is consistently well below provincial guidelines for acceptable concentration of lead.
LUSI conducts mandatory lead sampling as a requirement of provincial regulations and all samples are analyzed by a Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation Inc. certified laboratory. In 2017/2018 there were over 260 random samples tested for lead with the average lead concentration being .2 grams per litre, which is well below the maximum acceptable concentration of 10 micrograms per litre, as regulated by the Ontario Drinking Water Standards.
“Public safety is a top priority and we are extremely proud of our waterworks department who are responsible for the management and delivery of safe water through the 304 kilometers of the local water systems we manage,” said Dereck Paul, President and CEO of Lakefront Utilities. “The most recent inspection reports for the drinking water systems are posted on our website along with annual reports which demonstrate the ongoing provision of a safe, consistent supply of high-quality drinking water to our customers.”
LUSI encourages customers to stay up to date on the safety of their drinking water. To view the annual report and compliance reports, visit the water section of our website at www.lakefrontutilities.com.
Lakefront Utility Services Inc. provides clean, safe water to residents of Cobourg, Colborne, Grafton and Hamilton Township. Lakefront is committed to maintaining a high level of trust, commitment and accountability by consistently delivering high quality and safe drinking water to its consumers.
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