Reminder: Door-to-Door water sampling not done by Halton Region

As some private companies may approach homeowners about testing their water, Halton Region wishes to remind residents that Regional staff at the six water purification plants and throughout the water distribution system rigorously sample and test Halton’s water quality. Resident water samples are not solicited door to door by Halton Region.

“One of Halton Region’s most important responsibilities is providing residents with clean, safe, drinking water, whether that water comes from Lake Ontario, or a municipal well,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. “Halton residents expect the best from Halton Region and that is why our highly qualified and licensed staff perform regular testing to make sure we consistently meet or exceed Provincial water quality standards set by the Ministry of the Environment.”

Residents may be approached from time to time by private companies offering to test water samples from their taps. All Regional staff carry Regional photo identification and will always show their identification to anyone upon request.

The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 450,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; emergency medical services; waste management; public health; Ontario Works (formerly social assistance); children’s and seniors’ services; social/non-profit housing; heritage programs; emergency management and business development. For more information, dial 311 or visit Halton Region’s website.

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