At a minimum, we recommend this package for anyone living with, or considering the purchase of a property where the water supply is ground water and has never been tested, or there are no records of previous testing available.

Initial Well Water Quality Assessment Package

Samples drawn and submitted to MOH or other accredited lab:

Indicator Bacteria / Total Coliform and E. coli*
Health related contaminants, as required by the MOH where on-site testing indicates a significant presence.

Samples drawn and tested on-site:

Residual Disinfectant (chlorine / hydrogen peroxide) Where applicable
pH
Total Hardness
Total Dissolved Solids
Alkalinity
Salt (Chloride as NaCl)
Nitrate (NO₃)
Fluoride
Iron
Manganese
Turbidity
Biofouling (slime producing bacteria) P/A
Gasses (Hydrogen sulfide / Methane / etc.) P/A
Ultra Violet Disinfection Effectiveness (UVT – UVA)
Lead / Copper* (where water conditions and age of the supply system warrant)

*Note:

Presence of Health related contaminants exceeding The Canada Water Guideline and / or The Ontario Drinking Water Standards Guideline (i.e.: heavy metals and / or pathenogenics) must be confirmed by a provincially accredited or public health laboratory.