In one case, a tap in Whiteman Park village labelled as filtered drinking water contained lead at 18 times the limit set by health authorities.
Testing of 10 drinking fountains and taps in and around the park by Channel 7’s Today Tonight found more than half contained elevated lead levels.
The State Government, which owns the park, took swift action after being alerted to the problem, placing warning signs on taps and digging up pipes to stop the flow.
The water sources were all found near playgrounds and picnic areas.
Independent testing to verify the results was tonight under way.
Source: Lead found in park drinking water at Perth park | Perth Now
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