Quebec to review how it tests drinking water following investigative report

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Speaking to reporters, Quebec Premier François Legault said he was surprised by what he learned about his province's practices from the Global News investigation.

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The investigative report, based on sampling data released by municipalities through access to information legislation and independent lab tests commissioned by the Institute for Investigative Journalism, revealed that the province isn’t collecting all of the samples recommended by Health Canada, and is instead using a testing method that was abandoned by U.S. cities 30 years ago.

Legault’s comments come one week after he said that his government would also order schools to test their taps properly.Quebec children at risk of lead exposure through drinking water

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