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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday December 12, 2008 - 5 YMCA water running clear again Lead found in water in one of several tests The Oakville YMCA's regular Environmental Protection Act business hours were not disrupted requires that another water test be by this incident. conducted at the YMCA in one The Oakville YMCA is giving the all clear following a As a precaution the week. brief tainted water scare at its 410 Rebecca St. facility, this week. Oakville Y CEO Bruce Ireland noted the facility's water tested positive for lead during a legally required water test that was conducted so the YMCA could implement a new holiday program. "The lab was in touch "The test came back with the Regional with a higher than Health Department and expected level of lead they asked us to post content," said Ireland. warning letters." "The lab was in touch with the Bruce Ireland, CEO Regional Health Oakville YMCA Department and they asked us to post warning letters." Ireland also took the additional precautions of shutting down all the water sources in the building and brought in bottled water, which was providing to members. This mini crisis came to an end on Thursday when a much-relieved Ireland reported two consecutive tests of the Y's water, carried out by the Halton Region, had come back negative for lead. "They've given us the green light to remove the signs," he said. "There is no lead in the water." Ireland noted the positive lead result came as quite a surprise given that the Oakville YMCA facility was only built in 2002 and as such has copper piping instead of cast iron. "There really are no sources of lead within our building," said Ireland. "So we're really not sure what's happening, whether the (first) test was done incorrectly or whatever. " That uncertainty as to where the positive lead result came from raised the concerns of some nearby residents, who feared their own drinking water could be contaminated, however, the Halton Region's Environmental Health Supervisor Paul Burgher said there's nothing to fear for the vast majority of homes surrounding the YMCA. · Airport Flat Rates · "They (the Region) test for lead twice a year and in June they did 45 samples in private homes, businesses · Out-of-Town Service · and all that and there were no exceedances," he said. · Regular In-Town Service · "They also took 17 samples from the distribution sys· 10% Discount On Parcel Service · tem and there were no exceedances in Oakville. That doesn't mean there might not still be homes in Oakville · GPS Computerized Dispatch · that have lead based pipes with lead exceedances that might be more than that. " With that in mind, Burgher suggested people living in homes built before 1990 should take the precaution of running their water for five minutes in the morning before drinking it. He said this could be accomplished by simply having a shower before using water to make juice or coffee with breakfast. Anyone living in older homes, who is concerned about their drinking water, can call the Regional Health Department at 905-825-6000, ext. 7884 to have it tested. OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF By David Lea SIGN OF THE TIMES: Posted at the Oakville YMCA. Out-of-Town Service & ort p Air OAKVILLE UNITED TAXI Enjoy the Holiday Festivities! Let us get you there & back safely. EXPERIENCED DRIVERS YOU CAN DEPEND ON Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Corporate Accounts Welcome Airport Customer Wake-Up Service 10% Senior Discount - In Town More Than 60 Taxis In Our Fleet 24 hour · 7 days a week 905.338.0044 If you are interested in joining our team, please call 905-338-1762 (2 6 9) PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS Zero To Yours In No Time. Time Come in and see our inventory of recently owned BMWs. After rigorous inspections only the most pristine vehicles are chosen. That's why we offer a warranty for up to 6 years or 160,000 kilometers. See dealer for details. Budds' BMW Oakville 2454 South Service Road West, ON 1-866-459-4BMW buddsbmw.com blog.budds.net Finance from 1.9% (Available only in Canada )