Metals in the drinking water of First Nations across Canada

202130 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Harold Schwartz · Indigenous Services Canada

Lesya Marushka · Indigenous Services Canada

Hing Man Chan · University of Ottawa

Malek Batal · Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

Tonio Sadik · Assembly of First Nations

Amy Ing · University of Ottawa

Karen Fediuk

Abstract

Overall, the quality of drinking water with respect to trace metals of human health concern is satisfactory. However, elevated lead levels were found in some FN communities. Until appropriate action can take place, it was recommended to flush the water before use to reduce the lead levels.

Topics & Keywords

Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Heavy metals in environment Environmental Justice and Health Disparities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Journal of Public Health

Volume 112, Issue S1, pp. 113-132

DOI: 10.17269/s41997-021-00497-5

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 2.20