Public Health Ontario has rolled out a new Online Water Testing Portal, which provides Grey-Bruce households on wells and other private drinking water systems a faster, more streamlined option for accessing water-testing results.
Residents can submit sample information into the portal and receive results online within two to four business days.
“Grey Bruce Public Health is pleased to support the local uptake of the Online Water Testing Portal.” says Senior Public Health Manager at Grey Bruce Public Health Andrew Barton. “This electronic option aims to improve turnaround times for people using Public Health Ontario’s complimentary well water testing program and reduce manual submission errors, which can lead to rejected samples.”
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) collaborates with Public Health Ontario (PHO) and local municipalities to offer the well water testing program in Grey-Bruce.
Residents can pick up water sample collection kits and drop off samples at 14 locations throughout the area.
Residents who use the new Online Water Testing Portal can enter their information and sample details into an electronic form. Once the test is completed, they can receive their water test report electronically through the portal.
The traditional paper form and mail option remains available.