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Lead contamination detected in Perth Children’s Hospital water supply traced to a 'dead-leg' pipe.

🟡 Medium · Question on notice16 October 2018 · 604 words

Lead found in Perth Children's Hospital water traced to old pipe; action taken to isolate it.

A 'dead-leg' pipe caused lead contamination in Perth Children's Hospital's water supply.

“Lead above the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines levels was first detected at PCH in six out of eight water samples taken from internal fixtures on 13 May 2016.”

👎 negative· procedural❄️ cold

Members who spoke

Marmion, Mr BillCook, Mr Roger
Topics
HealthWater QualityInfrastructureContamination

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