York Region encourages residents on private wells to have water tested


Yorkregion.com
March 23, 2015
By Lisa Queen

Keeping your well water safe is important for the well-being of you and your family.

If you are on a private well, York Region encourages you to have it tested in spring, summer and fall to make sure the water is safe to drink.

It’s simple, free and easy to do.

There are several locations in the region where you can pick up and drop off water sample bottles.

Water samples are tested by Public Health Ontario Laboratories for total coliform and E. coli bacteria, which can make water unsafe to drink.

“Private well owners should also inspect their wells annually to ensure they are damage-free and in good working condition,” the region said in a press release.

“Wells should also be tested after any construction, after thawing snow, heavy rainfall, flooding and after long periods of non-use. Information on private well assessments is available at www.wellaware.ca”

If you have any questions or concerns about your well water test results, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 and a public health inspector can help you understand your results and what to do to ensure the safety of your drinking water.