“Lead in Water Shuts Down Feature at Alberta School”

A water feature has been disabled at Chief Albert Wright School in Tulita, Northwest Territories, due to the discovery of increased lead levels. The territorial government disclosed that 22 water dispensers and classroom taps were evaluated for lead and copper levels. One of the water sources exceeded Health Canada’s lead concentration standards, while none surpassed the copper guidelines. Following previous elevated lead findings in water at three Yellowknife schools in 2025, the government initiated a new lead testing procedure for school drinking water last year. The government plans to either replace the problematic fixture at the Tulita school or install a filtration system, with subsequent water tests scheduled for verification.