Small Drinking Water Systems
If your business or organization provides unrestricted access to drinking water for the public and your water is not directly from a municipal supply you could be operating a small drinking water system. These systems need to follow the requirements of Regulation 319/08 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
Small drinking water systems can include but are not limited to:
- Motels
- Bed and breakfasts
- Restaurants
- Gas stations
- Trailer parks or campgrounds
- Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples or other places of worship
Adverse Water Quality Reporting
Owners and operators of small drinking water systems are required to report incidents of adverse water quality (e.g. presence of total coliforms, E. coli, or contamination from chemicals) to Public Health immediately.
To report an adverse water quality incident call 519-575-4400.
Regulations
Forms
- Opening Notification Form (for existing systems that have been closed for more than 60 days)
- Notice to Operate or Reopen a Small Drinking Water System 014-4579-64
- Laboratory Services Notification (LSN) 014-4578-64
- Notice of Adverse Test Results and Issue Resolution 014-4580-64
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