The only way to ensure a safe drinking water supply is to test regularly. Residents using wells are responsible for taking samples of their own water supply. Water bottles and information on sampling and testing procedures are available from several sources.
Chemical analyses are also available at a cost to the resident.
Test results are usually available within 72 hours. A hard copy of the test results is also available as a mail-back result if requested. If test results indicate non-potable water, you should contact the local health unit for directions on how to correct the problem. The bacterial test offers analysis for total coliform and for E.coli . Significant cost savings for both sample shipment and analysis are offered to participants in the Baseline Well Water Testing Program.