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Is there lead in Ladysmith's tap water?

1.5PPBparts per billion of lead in Ladysmith Waterworks's water at the latest test, from June to September 2023

Under the legal limit of 15 ppb

Water companies that supply Ladysmith

2 public water companies list Ladysmith as a place they supply. The biggest is Ladysmith Waterworks, with about 3,184 people. The highest latest result among Ladysmith's water companies is 2.2 parts per billion, at Willow Lane Estates. None of the 2 with results was above 15 at its latest test. Small ones like Willow Lane Estates supply just their own grounds or street; most of Ladysmith gets its water from Ladysmith Waterworks. Your water bill names yours.

Ladysmith Waterworksabout 3,184 people · latest lead test: 1.5 ppb
Willow Lane Estatesabout 34 people · latest lead test: 2.2 ppb

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