Public Health Ontario urges drinking water testing

Public Health Ontario urges drinking water testing

ONTARIO – Public Health Ontario is urging the province’s three million residents relying on private water sources – including wells, cisterns and treated lake water – to test drinking water regularly for bacterial contamination.Unlike municipal systems, private water supplies are not routinely monitored and can contain harmful bacteria, such as E. coli, even when the water appears clear and tastes normal. Contaminated water can cause gastrointes…