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Safe
Water Program
The goal of the Safe Water Program is to reduce the incidence of water-borne illness
in the community. We believe that safe drinking water is a fundamental component of
a healthy community and that our citizens have a right to a safe and reliable supply
of drinking water.
In order to meet that goal, Health Unit staff deliver services designed to ensure
that community drinking water systems meet the health-related requirements of the
Ontario
Drinking Water Standards and the
Guidelines for Canadian
Drinking Water Quality.
We also believe that private well owners have a right to easy access to routine
water sampling and analysis. The Health Unit provides free water sample
bottles at all of our offices along with courier service to the Public Health
Laboratory. Public Health Inspectors are available to provide advice and information
regarding the safety of your water.
In addition, health unit staff work to reduce communicable disease transmission from
waters used for bathing at public pools, spas, hot tubs and beaches.
Here is the list of
beaches monitored for your safety.
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