GLGY 308 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: National Building Code Of Canada, Arsenic Poisoning, Foodborne Illness
28 Dec 2019
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Lead was commonly used in drinking water systems because it is easy to shape and resistant to corrosion compared to iron. Lead has been used in drinking water systems since ancient rome, where it was used to make water pipes. The national plumbing code of canada allowed lead as an acceptable material in pipes until. Arsenic is naturally occurring as a result of rocks and sediments. Calgary"s drinking water quality meets or performs better than all federal and provincial health guidelines. Lead is not found in our source water, from the bow or elbow rivers. Lead service pipes: lead service connections were typically installed in calgary from 1939 to. 1947, and most of these have since been replaced. If your home was built before or after this time, it likely does not have a lead service connection. Lead service connections: public water service line.
