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Safe Water
210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
807-468-3147
807-468-7109
1-866-475-6505
Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
Fax: 807-468-4970
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
No application process
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
No restrictions
Fees
None
Languages
English
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Carries out provincial legislation for safe drinking water by providing information and services that ensure public safety of drinking water and swimming areas
- Conducts inspections and assessments of small drinking water systems
- Advises owners/operators on steps to be taken to ensure safety of drinking water including water treatment, testing and training
- Supports municipal water works to announce boil water advisories when health risk is indicated and reviews lab testing to determine when water is safe
- Monitors the quality of municipal water supplies
- Provides information on water treatment and alternative methods
- Investigates drinking water complaints and related illnesses
- Inspects public facilities including beaches, spas, swimming pools, and whirlpools
- Posts public swimming advisories when water is unsafe
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
