Safe Drinking Water - York Catholic District School Board

Ontario Regulation 243/07 Schools, Private School and Day Nurseries mandates provincial school boards to complete an annual process that samples drinking water for lead. To complete this process, school boards must take both a standing sample and flushed sample of drinking water.

Standing sample: the water in the building had not flowed for six hours or more.

Flushed sample: the faucet is flushed for at least 5 minutes, turned off and left unused for 30 minutes. At the end of the 30 minutes, a second one-litre sample is taken. Results are a representation of the lead content in the drinking water after the required water flushing is conducted at the school.

As of July 1, 2017, the regulation was amended to require additional testing of drinking water sources in schools. Water tests are conducted by a third party vendor and take place on a cycled schedule as stipulated by the regulation.

The acceptable limit for lead in drinking water has always been 10 parts per billion (ppb). Upon testing, exceedances of lead levels in drinking water are resolved immediately in accordance with the legislation employing the following corrective actions:

For standing water samples greater than 10 ppb

Daily flushing is implemented

For flushed water samples greater than 10 ppb

York Region Public Health provides direction on corrective action
The source becomes inaccessible until resolution
Users are notified not to drink from the source
Daily flushing implemented
Resampling (two sets) a minimum of 7 days apart

Where corrective actions are ineffective, increased flushing or replacement of the fixture may be necessary until samples show acceptable levels.

York Catholic students, staff and families can rest assured that the Board continues to follow all requirements related to water safety in our buildings and immediately takes corrective action where it is necessary. The safety and well-being of our York Catholic community is of utmost importance which includes ensuring the provision of quality drinking water in schools and workplaces.

2020 Results

School	2020 Results Standing Sample (Exceedance >10 ppb)	2020 Results Flushed Sample (Exceedance >10 ppb)	Corrective Action
BF Bottle Filler BFF Bottle Filling Fountain DF Drinking Fountain
All Saints CES	Passed	Passed
Blessed Scalabrini CES	Passed	Passed
Blessed Trinity CES	Passed	Passed
Canadian Martyrs CES	Failed (2) Fixture #1: BF near Rm. 107 Result: 16.6 ppb Fixture #2: Staff Room Tap Result: 11.7 ppb	Passed	Flush fixtures daily for 5 minutes
Cardinal Carter CHS	Passed	Passed
Christ the King CES	Passed	Passed
Corpus Christi CES	Passed	Passed
Divine Mercy CES	Passed	Passed
Father Bressani CHS	Failed Fixture: DF near Rm. 124 Result: 24.9 ppb	Failed Fixture: Tap in Rm. 119 Result: 19.7 ppb	Flush fixtures daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated
Father Frederick McGinn CES	Passed	Passed
Father Henri Nouwen CES	Passed	Passed
Father John Kelly CES	Passed	Passed
Father Michael McGivney CA	Passed	Passed
Good Shepherd CES	Passed	Passed
Guardian Angels CES	Passed	Passed
Holy Cross CA	Passed	Passed
Holy Jubilee CES	Failed Fixture: Tap in Rm. 156 Result: 30.4 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
Holy Name CES	Passed	Passed
Holy Spirit CES	Passed	Passed
Immaculate Conception CES	Failed Fixture: Staff Room Tap Result: 22.4 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
Light of Christ CES	Passed	Passed
Notre Dame CES	Failed Fixture: Tall Tap in Rm. 140 Result: 14.2 ppb	Failed Fixture: Tall Tap in Rm. 140 Result: 52.6 ppb	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated
Our Lady Help of Christians CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of Fatima CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of Good Counsel CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of Grace CES	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 29.9 ppb	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 21.9 ppb	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated
Our Lady of Hope CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of the Annunciation CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of the Lake CA	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of the Rosary CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady Queen of the World CA	Passed	Passed
Pope Francis CES	Passed	Passed
Prince of Peace CES	Passed	Passed
Sacred Heart CHS	Passed	Passed
San Lorenzo Ruiz CES	Passed	Passed
San Marco CES	Passed	Passed
Sir Richard W. Scott CES	Passed	Passed
St. Agnes of Assisi CES	Passed	Passed
St. Andrew CES	Passed	Passed
St. Angela Merici CES	Passed	Passed
St. Anne CES	Passed	Passed
St. Anthony CES	Passed	Passed
St. Augustine CHS	Failed Fixture: Cafeteria Tap Result: 76.7 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Benedict CES	Passed	Passed
St. Bernadette CES	Passed	Passed
St. Brendan CES	Passed	Passed
St. Brigid CES	Passed	Passed
St. Brother Andre CHS	Failed Fixture: DF near Rm. 101 Result: 14.2 ppb	Passed	Fixture taken out of service due to exceedance in previous years.
St. Catherine of Siena CES	Passed	Passed
St. Cecilia CES	Passed	Passed
St. Charles Garnier CES	Passed	Passed
St. Clare CES	Passed	Passed
St. Clement CES	Passed	Passed
St. David CES	Passed	Passed
St. Edward CES	Passed	Passed
St. Elizabeth CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Elizabeth Seton CES	Failed Fixture: Tap in Rm. 5 Result: 12.2 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Emily CES	Passed	Passed
St. Francis Xavier CES	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 68.3 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Gabriel the Archangel CES	Passed	Passed
St. Gregory the Great CA	Passed	Passed
St. James CES	Passed	Passed
St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Jerome CES	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 118 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Joan of Arc CHS	Passed	Passed
St. John Bosco CES	Passed	Passed
St. John Chrysostom CES	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 14.3 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. John Paul II CES	Passed	Passed
St. John XXIII CES	Failed Fixture: DF near Rm. 14 Result: 19.9 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Joseph (Aurora) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Joseph (Markham) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Joseph (Richmond Hill) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Joseph the Worker CES	Passed	Passed
St. Julia Billiart CES	Passed	Passed
St. Justin Martyr CES	Passed	Passed
St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES	Passed	Passed
St. Luke CLC / Our Lady of Peace CLC	Failed (3) Fixture #1: BF near Staff Room Result: 12.4 ppb Fixture #2: BFF near Staff Room Result: 22.3 ppb Fixture #3: BF near Rm. 22 Result: 16.3 ppb	Passed	Flush fixtures daily for 5 minutes
St. Margaret Mary CES	Failed Fixture: Tap in Rm. 5 Result: 13.8 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minute.
St. Marguerite d’Youville CES	Passed	Passed
St. Mark CES	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 14.8 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Mary CES	Passed	Failed Fixture: DF near Rm. 159 Result: 43.7 ppb	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated
St. Mary Immaculate CES	Passed	Passed
St. Mary of the Angels CES	Passed	Passed
St. Matthew CES	Passed	Passed
St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Michael CA	Passed	Passed
St. Michael the Archangel CES	Passed	Passed
St. Monica CES	Passed	Passed
St. Nicholas CES	Passed	Passed
St. Padre Pio CES	Passed	Passed
St. Patrick (Markham) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Patrick (Schomberg) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Paul CES	Passed	Passed
St. Peter CES	Passed	Passed
St. Raphael the Archangel CES	Passed	Passed
St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke CES	Failed Fixture: Tall Tap in Rm. 103 Result: 60.6 ppb	Passed	Flush tap daily for 5 minutes
St. Robert CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Stephen CES	Passed	Passed
St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS	Failed Fixture: Kitchen Tap Result: 17.4 ppb	Passed	Flush tap daily for 5 minutes
St. Thomas Aquinas CES	Failed Fixture: Tall Tap in Rm. 136 Result: 30.1 ppb	Failed Fixture: Tall Tap in Rm. 136 Result: 23.8 ppb	Fixture taken out of service
St. Veronica CES	Passed	Passed

2019 Results

School	2019 Results Standing Sample (Exceedance >10 ppb)	2019 Results Flushed Sample (Exceedance >10 ppb)	Corrective Action
BF Bottle Filler BFF Bottle Filling Fountain DF Drinking Fountain
All Saints CES	Passed	Passed
Blessed Scalabrini CES	Passed	Passed
Blessed Trinity CES	Failed Fixture: Health Room Tap Result: 60.1 ppb	Failed Fixture: Health Room Tap Result: 13.5 ppb	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated.
Canadian Martyrs CES	Failed Fixture: Health Room Tap Result: 17.7 ppb	Passed	Flush fixtures daily for 5 minutes
Cardinal Carter CHS	Passed	Passed
Christ the King CES	Passed	Passed
Corpus Christi CES	Passed	Passed
Divine Mercy CES	Passed	Passed
Father Bressani CHS	Failed Fixture: DF near Rm. 125 Result: 77.3 ppb	Failed (2) Fixture #1: DF near Rm. 125 Result: 24.2 ppb Fixture#2: DF near Rm. 210 Result: 23.3 ppb	Fixture near Rm. 125: Taken out of service. Fixture near Rm 210: Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated.
Father Frederick McGinn CES	Passed	Passed
Father Henri Nouwen CES	Passed	Passed
Father John Kelly CES	Failed (2) Fixture #1: Tap in Rm. 200 Result: 76.2 ppb Fixture#2: Tap in Rm. 210 Result: 28.4 ppb	Failed (2) Fixture #1: Tap in Rm. 200 Result: 16.3 ppb Fixture#2: Tap in Rm. 210 Result: 11.8 ppb	Both fixtures were removed as drinking sources.
Father Michael McGivney CA	Passed	Passed
Good Shepherd CES	Passed	Passed
Guardian Angels CES	Passed	Passed
Holy Cross CA	Failed Fixture: Tap in Health Room Result: 89.7 ppb	Passed	Fixture taken out of service
Holy Jubilee CES	Passed	Passed
Holy Name CES	Passed	Passed
Holy Spirit CES	Passed	Passed
Immaculate Conception CES	Passed	Passed
Light of Christ CES	Passed	Passed
Notre Dame CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady Help of Christians CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of Fatima CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of Good Counsel CES	Failed (2) Fixture #1: Tap in Rm. 104 Result: 19.9 ppb Fixture#2: Tap in Rm. 104 Result: 11.1 ppb	Passed	Fixtures were removed as drinking sources.
Our Lady of Grace CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of Hope CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of the Annunciation CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of the Lake CA	Passed	Passed
Our Lady of the Rosary CES	Passed	Passed
Our Lady Queen of the World CA	Passed	Passed
Pope Francis CES	Passed	Passed
Prince of Peace CES	Passed	Passed
Sacred Heart CHS	Passed	Passed
San Lorenzo Ruiz CES	Passed	Passed
San Marco CES	Passed	Passed
Sir Richard W. Scott CES	Passed	Passed
St. Agnes of Assisi CES	Passed	Passed
St. Andrew CES	Passed	Passed
St. Angela Merici CES	Passed	Passed
St. Anne CES	Passed	Passed
St. Anthony CES	Failed (2) Fixture #1: BF near Rm. 107 Result: 52.1 ppb Fixture#2: Tap in Rm. 206 Result: 10.1 ppb	Failed Fixture: BF near Rm. 204 Result: 10.6 ppb	Fixture near Rm. 107 and Tap in Rm. 206: Flush fixtures daily for 5 minutes. Fixture near Rm. 204: Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated.
St. Augustine CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Benedict CES	Passed	Passed
St. Bernadette CES	Passed	Passed
St. Brendan CES	Passed	Passed
St. Brigid CES	Passed	Passed
St. Brother Andre CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Catherine of Siena CES	Passed	Passed
St. Cecilia CES	Passed	Passed
St. Charles Garnier CES	Passed	Passed
St. Clare CES	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 12.5 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Clement CES	Passed	Passed
St. David CES	Passed	Passed
St. Edward CES	Passed	Passed
St. Elizabeth CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Elizabeth Seton CES	Passed	Passed
St. Emily CES	Passed	Passed
St. Francis Xavier CES	Passed	Passed
St. Gabriel the Archangel CES	Passed	Passed
St. Gregory the Great CA	Passed	Passed
St. James CES	Passed	Passed
St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Jerome CES	Passed	Passed
St. Joan of Arc CHS	Failed (2) Fixture #1: Tap in Cafeteria Servery Result: 19.6 ppb Fixture#2: Tap in Rm.131 Result: 15.2 ppb	Passed	Flush fixtures daily for 5 minutes
St. John Bosco CES	Passed	Passed
St. John Chrysostom CES	Passed	Passed
St. John Paul II CES	Passed	Passed
St. John XXIII CES	Passed	Passed
St. Joseph (Aurora) CES	Failed (2) Fixture #1: BF near Rm. 217 Result: 56.2 ppb Fixture#2: BFF near Rm. 217 Result: 110 ppb	Passed	Flush fixtures daily for 5 minutes, two consecutive resamples below 10 ppb, fixture reinstated.
St. Joseph (Markham) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Joseph (Richmond Hill) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Joseph the Worker CES	Passed	Passed
St. Julia Billiart CES	Passed	Passed
St. Justin Martyr CES	Failed Fixture: Tap in Rm. 125 Result: 20.6 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES	Passed	Passed
St. Luke CLC / Our Lady of Peace CLC	Failed Fixture: Rm. 117 Result: 23.2 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Margaret Mary CES	Passed	Passed
St. Marguerite d’Youville CES	Passed	Passed
St. Mark CES	Passed	Passed
St. Mary CES	Passed	Passed
St. Mary Immaculate CES	Passed	Passed
St. Mary of the Angels CES	Passed	Passed
St. Matthew CES	Passed	Passed
St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Michael CA	Passed	Passed
St. Michael the Archangel CES	Passed	Passed
St. Monica CES	Passed	Passed
St. Nicholas CES	Passed	Passed
St. Padre Pio CES	Passed	Passed
St. Patrick (Markham) CES	Failed Fixture: Health Room Tap Result: 11.3 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Patrick (Schomberg) CES	Passed	Passed
St. Paul CES	Failed Fixture: Servery Tap Result: 10.4 ppb	Passed	Flush fixture daily for 5 minutes
St. Peter CES	Failed (2) Fixture #1: Tap in Rm. 35 Result: 22 ppb Fixture#2: Tap in Rm. 35 Result: 14.5 ppb	Passed	Both fixtures were removed as drinking sources.
St. Raphael the Archangel CES	Passed	Passed
St. Rene Goupil – St. Luke CES	Passed	Passed
St. Robert CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Stephen CES	Passed	Passed
St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS	Passed	Passed
St. Thomas Aquinas CES	Passed	Passed
St. Veronica CES	Passed	Passed