Drinking water on St. John's campus is safe, MUN says
Memorial University announced Friday that drinking water is now safe to consume in all buildings on the St. John's campus.
The announcement was made through a statement on MUN's website, as restrictions were implemented over the summer when tests found high levels of lead in the water.
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The campus closed in late July amidst reports that high levels of lead were found in the music school and engineering buildings.
The university later said initial testing wasn't carried out properly, and that drinking water in those buildings was never a danger.
Memorial said more than 850 water sample tests have been conducted across the St. John's campus since July.
According to Friday's statement, restrictions have been lifted and lead-removing filters have been installed in drinking fountains in the biotechnology, computing services and chemistry-physics buildings.
MUN said bottled water will continue to be provided at Queen's College due to "pre-existing issues."
The university added that it's working to implement a regular protocol for water testing.
"Under the direction of the University Occupational Health and Safety Committee, Memorial University is continuing to develop its long term program for water quality testing and is actively working to ensure the continued provision of safe drinking water on campus."
