Media Releases
Halton Region improves access to water testing for private well owners in Georgetown and Acton
Release Date: Mar 17, 10
The Halton Region Health Department is pleased to announce one new location for well water sample bottle pick up and drop off and two new locations for well water sample bottle pick up only.
The new pick-up and drop-off well water depot is located at the Halton Hills Civic Centre, 1 Halton Hills Drive in Georgetown. The new pick-up only locations are at the Canadian Tire store in Georgetown and the Acton Home Hardware Store. Both the sample water bottles and testing for total coliform and E. coli are free.
“The health of Halton’s residents is a top priority,” said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair. “Being able to increase service accessibility without additional cost is a tremendous benefit to the community.”
Bacteriological contamination in well water can be easily detected through lab tests at the Public Health Laboratory. It is suggested that private well owners test their well water a minimum of three times a year to reduce their exposure to contaminated water and the serious health impacts that can occur. Residents can also sign up for free well water testing reminders. The reminders can be e-mailed or sent via Canada Post. To register, call Halton Region or visit www.halton.ca/testyourwellwater.
“The presence of bacteria such as total coliform and E. coli in well water can pose significant health risks,” said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Region Medical Officer of Health. “Symptoms resulting from drinking contaminated water can range from mild to very severe.”
In addition to the new locations, there are seven other well water depots located throughout Halton where water sample bottles can be picked up and/or dropped off. The complete list of well water depots is below.
For more information on well water, to register for free testing reminders or to order free well water sample bottles to be delivered to your home go to www.halton.ca/health or call Halton Region by dialing 311 or 1-866-442-5866.
Acton
Acton Library
17 River St., Acton
Hours: Tues-Thurs 9:30 a.m.
- 8:30 p.m.
NEW—Acton Home Hardware Store (Sample bottle pick-up only)
362 Queen St.
E, Acton
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sat 8:00 a.m. – 6:00
p.m.
Sun 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Georgetown
NEW—Halton Hills Civic Centre
1 Halton Hills Drive,
Georgetown
Hours: Mon -Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Georgetown Library
9 Church St., Georgetown
Hours: Tues -Thurs 9:30
a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
NEW—Canadian Tire store (Sample bottle pick-up only)
315 Guelph St,
Georgetown
Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sat 9:00 a.m. – 6:00
p.m.
Sun 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Campbellville
Brookville Veterinary Clinic
11280 Guelph Line,
Campbellville
Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Town of Milton’s Fire Station #2
2665 Reid Side Road (Guelph Line and
401)
Campbellville
Hours: Mon -Thurs, 24 hours a day
Milton
Milton Public Library (Sample bottle pick-up only)
45 Bruce
Street, Milton
Hours: Tues -Thurs 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Burlington
Conservation Halton Offices
2596 Britannia Road, Lowville
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Oakville
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Hours:
Mon –Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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 economic development. For more information, dial 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at www.halton.ca.
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Media Contact:
Jeff Crowder
Strategic Communications
Halton
Region
905-825-6000, ext. 7968
Alternate Contact
Sharon Little
Manager, Strategic
Communications
Halton Region
905-825-6000, ext. 7576
Release Date: Mar 17, 10