08/13/2026
Not everyone in our area gets their water the same way.
🏙️ If you're on municipal water...
Your water may come from a local river or lake. It is treated at a municipal water treatment plant, and is tested regularly before it enters the distribution system.
From there, it still has to travel through kilometres of water mains, neighbourhood pipes, and your home's plumbing before it reaches your tap. That's one reason some homeowners choose additional filtration or reverse osmosis for their drinking water.
🏡 If you're on a private well...
Your water comes from groundwater beneath your property.
Unlike municipal water, you're responsible for testing your well water. Ontario recommends routine bacteria testing, and additional testing may be worthwhile if you notice changes in taste, odour, colour, or after periods of heavy rainfall or flooding.
Whether you're on city water or a private well, understanding where your water comes from is the first step toward understanding what's coming out of your tap.
That's why we recommend testing your water—regardless of the source.
Our in-home water test is completely free, with no pressure and no obligation. We'll help you understand what's in your water, what you're drinking, cooking with, bathing in, and whether there's anything you should know about.
This week's schedule is full, and appointments for next week are filling up fast. Give us a call, and let's get your free in-home water test booked. 📞 (705) 742-5709