Water Supply Testing, Private

Description

Bacteriological analysis of private water samples will be performed on a demand basis.

Requirements

Water samples must be collected in approved containers that are available from all Government Service Centre offices throughout the Province. It is critical to follow the directions contained on the form provided with the water sample collection container. Water samples should be delivered to the nearest Government Service Centre office except in St. John's where the samples must be delivered to the Miller Centre. Samples will not be accepted on Friday or on any day preceding a public holiday.

Legislation

Statutes Regulations
Health and Community Services Act Sanitation Regulations

Refer to the Government Service Centre Division's legislation page for information on obtaining official copies of legislation.

Fees

No fee required.

Applications and Publications

Name
What you Should Know About ... Chlorine and THMs (Source: Health and Community Services)
What you Should Know About ... Lead (Source: Health and Community Services)
What you Should Know About ... Giardia (Beaver Fever) (Source: Health and Community Services)
What you Should Know About ... Arsenic (Source: Health and Community Services)
What you Should Know About ... Home Drinking Water Treatment Units (Source: Health and Community Services)
What you Should Know About ... Roadside Spring Water (Source: Health and Community Services)
What you Should Know About ... Boil Water Advisorories (Source: Health and Community Services)
A Guide to Safe Drinking Water (Source: Health and Community Services)
The Sanitary Dug Well (Source: Health and Community Services)
Boil Water Advisory Instructions - How to Effectively Implement a Boil Water Advisory (Source: Health and Community Services)

Printed copies of applications and publications are available at the Government Service Centre Division's regional and area offices.

Contact

Contact Location Telephone
Manager of Operations St. John's (709) 729-2008
Manager of Operations Harbour Grace (709) 945-3107
Manager of Operations Clarenville (709) 466-4060
Manager of Operations Gander (709) 256-1428
Manager of Operations Grand Falls-Windsor (709) 292-4347
Manager of Operations Corner Brook (709) 637-2446
Environmental Health Officer Happy Valley-Goose Bay (709) 896-5428

Other

Test results will be mailed to the providerIn some circumstances the providers may be contacted by telephone to explain the test results.

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