Health Topics - Drinking Water

Drinking water is tested for the presence of two groups of bacteria, total coliform bacteria and E.Coli bacteria. Your results are the number of bacteria of each group in 100 millilitres of your water sample.

• Cisterns

  CAUTION: Confined Spaces Small, enclosed spaces such as a cistern, septic tank, some farming and industrial equipment, well (dug / bored wells) or a well pit, may be considered Hazardous […]

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• Drinking Water Hauler Inspection Program

  Drinking water haulage vehicles supply water to homes in Haldimand and Norfolk that are serviced by wells or cisterns with unreliable water yield or unsafe water quality.

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• Licensed Labs (MOE)

  "Fighting climate change and working to keep our air, land, and water clean will ensure Ontario's prosperity and quality of life for today and for future generations."

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• Private Well Water

  Here in Haldimand-Norfolk we have many residents that rely on private wells for their drinking water supply. Sampling your water is the only way to know if it is safe to drink.

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• Small Drinking Water Systems

  Owners and operators of small drinking water systems need to be aware of changes to how their drinking water system is now being regulated by the Ontario government. If your […]

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• Using water safely during boil water advisory

  How to use water safely during a “boil water advisory”

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• Water Testing

  Test your well water at least three times a year to make sure it is safe to drink.

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