Testing finds elevated lead levels in water fixture at Tulı́t'a school

Testing finds elevated lead levels in water fixture at Tulı́t'a school

Results come about 10 months after territory-wide testing began

A water fixture has been taken out of service at Chief Albert Wright School in Tulı́t'a, N.W.T., after testing found elevated lead levels.

In a news release and test results released on Thursday, the territorial government said 22 water fountains and classroom sinks at the school were tested for lead and copper. One exceeded Health Canada's guidelines for lead concentration, and none exceeded guidelines for copper.

Last year, the territory launched a new lead testing protocol for drinking water at schools. That was prompted by earlier testing in 2025 that found elevated lead levels in water at three Yellowknife schools.

The territorial government says the water fixture at the Tulı́t'a school will either be replaced or have a filter installed. Follow-up testing will then be done on the water.