Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality - Guideline technical document: Copper (English, HTML)

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2021-11-29

Copper is present in tap water principally as a result of leaching from copper-containing components of distribution and plumbing systems. Copper has been, and continues to be, broadly used in drinking water applications, including in household pipes and in fittings. This guideline technical document reviews and assesses all identified health risks associated with copper in drinking water.

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