Safe, clean water is one of the most vital resources we have for drinking, cooking, bathing and cleaning. The Township tests the Municipal drinking water supplies weekly, to ensure they are safe. But it is a homeowner’s responsibility to test their own well water. Laurentian Valley Township has approximately 4,500 private water wells. Most of these wells are not tested for coliform bacteria and other contaminants on a regular basis. Many of these contaminants can cause sickness in people who drink, bathe, or cook with the water. - Read More

Annular seal - when a well is drilled, the hole in the ground is larger than the well casing. This gap, the annular space, is filled with a water... - Read More

A well gets its water from an underground source called groundwater. Ground water is a resource found under the earth’s surface. Most ground water comes from rain and melting snow soaking into the ground. Water fills the spaces between rocks and soils, making an “aquifer”. Ground water, its depth from the surface, quality for drinking water, and chance of being polluted, varies from area to area. Generally, the deeper the well, the better the ground water. The amount of new water flowing into the area also affects ground water quality. - Read More

Water quality is a term used to describe the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, usually in respect to its suitability for a particular purpose. Although scientific measurements are used to define a water's quality, it's not a simple thing to say that "this is good water ," or "this is bad water ." After all, water that is perfectly good to wash a car with may not be good enough to serve as drinking water. When the average person asks about water quality, they probably want to know if the water is good enough to drink, cook, or wash with. Or they want to know if the quality of our natural waters are suitable for aquatic plants, fish and animals. - Read More

As a responsible well owner, you need to carry out a regular program of well maintenance. Taking care of your well is a three-step process. ... - Read More

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and the Ontario Ministry of Health recommend that private water wells be tested three times a year. The water should be tested for bacteria, including total coliforms and E.coli. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit provides these tests for free. - Read More

www.wellaware.ca - A portal website for private well owners. Includes an online version of the Well Aware booklet. Ontario Ground Water Association.... - Read More