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What is the Canadian Standard for levels of lead in drinking water?

April 26, 2017Canadian drinking water lead levels standard

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What is the Canadian Standard for levels of lead in drinking water?

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The Canadian and Ontario Maximum Acceptable Concentration (MAC) for lead in drinking water is 10 micrograms per litre (10 ug/L) or 10 parts per billion. Short-term drinking of water with lead concentrations above MAC does not necessarily pose a health risk.