Where can I get water tested in Orillia?
| Location | Address | Drop-Off Times (to submit water samples for testing) |
|---|---|---|
| SMDHU Midland Office | 925 Hugel Avenue, Unit A, Midland | Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Orillia Public Health Laboratory | 750 Memorial Avenue, Orillia | Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| The SMDHU Orillia Office DOES NOT accept water samples |
Where can I get my water tested in Ontario?
Instructions for Official Agencies Submitting Water Samples to the Public Health Ontario Laboratories. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks: Well records. Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (1 877 424 1300)
How often should well water be tested Ontario?
three times a year
To help ensure water is safe, Public Health Ontario offers water-quality testing for bacteria. We recommend you test your well water for bacteria at least three times a year, with the most important time to test being the spring.
Where do I send my water sample for testing?
You can find one in your area by calling the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or visiting www.epa.gov/safewater/labs. Most testing laboratories or services supply their own sample containers.
How can I test my water?
If not, you can have your water tested by a state certified laboratory. You can find one in your area by calling the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791 or visiting www.epa.gov/safewater/labs. Most testing laboratories or services supply their own sample containers.
Should well water be tested?
You should have your well tested once a year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids, and pH levels. If you suspect other contaminants, you should test for those as well. However, spend time identifying potential problems first, as these tests can be expensive.
How do you test for pure water in the laboratory?
Testing water purity The purity of water can be tested by evaporating it (to dryness) on an evaporating dish or by measuring its boiling point.
How to contact public health Orillia?
Public Health Ontario. Orillia Laboratory Office Phone 705-325-7449 Fax 705-329-6001 Primary Contact Norma Trotter, Manager Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm Drop off sample at the
Is the information Orillia database accurate and comprehensive?
Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this database is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Information Orillia cannot assume liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality.
Do Public Health Ontario laboratories test for other contaminants?
Public Health Ontario Laboratories do not test for other contaminants such as chemicals or minerals. If you would like to test your water for other environmental contaminants, please contact a private licensed laboratory.
What bacteria do you test for in well water?
We test for the bacterial contaminants E.coli and total coliforms. To learn more about well water testing at PHO or to order a sample collection kit, please visit our Well Water Testing page.