Reducing lead from distribution systems
Québec
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Action level exceedances must be reported to consumers
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Québec does not require public notification in the event of an action level exceedance of lead in drinking water.
Testing results must be reported to local public health agencies
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Québec does not require lead in drinking water tests to be reported to public health agencies.
Schools and childcare facilities are required to test for lead*
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Québec schools and childcare facilities are required to test drinking water for lead.
Action level is at or below 12 ppb*^
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Québec established a maximum allowable concentration for lead in drinking water of 5 ppb.
Action level is at or below 5 ppb for schools and childcare facilities*^
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Québec’s maximum allowable concentration for lead in drinking water of 5 ppb applies to schools and childcare facilities.
Service line material inventory is required
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Québec does not require a drinking water distribution system material inventory.
Partial lead service line replacement is prohibited*
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Québec does not prohibit partial lead service line reporting or replacement.