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Unsafe Lead in Water Is Widespread in Vancouver Island Daycares

Unsafe Lead in Water Is Widespread in Vancouver Island Daycares

Lead in the water of child-care facilities is a problem on Vancouver Island, one far bigger than in some other areas of the province. The government has known about it for years. Its own testing program proves it. But when it comes to dealing with the threat, people affected are running out of patience at the trickle of response from officials. One method health authorities commonly advise — just turning on the taps and running water for a while before letting staff and kids use it — is called no solution at all by experts.