If you want to be sure your well water is safe for you and your family you need to take the first step.
Test your water!
- Pick up a water bottle, free of charge, from the CKPHU or your local municipal service centre.
- Keep the bottle closed until the moment you fill it.
- Take the sample on the day you are planning to return it to CKPHU.
- Run the water for 2-3 minutes; remove any aerators from the tap you are sampling.
- Remove the tamper-proof, sealed cap from the bottle.
- Do not rinse the bottle or dump out the powder.
- Do not touch the inside of the cap or the mouth of the bottle.
- Fill the bottle to the 200ml line.
- Replace the cap securely
- Return the filled bottle to the CKPHU with the completed form.
The Public Health Lab will mail the results to you, usually within a week.
If you need help understanding your results, give us a call.
519.352.7270 ext. 2902
Water samples can be dropped off:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30
Friday 8:30 – 11:00