Telephone calls for water testing in private homes

Orangeville Public Works is aware that residents in the Town of Orangeville have been receiving telephone calls from privately-owned companies asking to test the water inside their homes or apartments.

The presentation used by these companies can sometimes give the impression they are working on behalf of the Town of Orangeville.  In most cases, these companies are attempting to sell residents in-home water treatment systems. The use of these in-home systems is a matter of personal preference.

The Orangeville water system is owned and operated by the Town of Orangeville.  Residents are advised that the Town of Orangeville does not hire privately owned companies to test the water on its behalf.  All in-home water testing done by the Town is performed by the Town's certified water works Operators, and is generally only done at the request of the resident.

Residents should be aware of the following:

• Orangeville's water system is operated in strict compliance with provincial regulations.
• The quality of Orangeville's drinking water must satisfy provincial standards.
• Orangeville's water works Operators must be certified and licensed in accordance with provincial regulations.
• Orangeville's water system is inspected annually by the Ontario Ministry of Environment.
• Water samples collected by Orangeville water works Operators are tested at a provincially accredited laboratory.
• Annual water works reports are available to the public on the Town's website at http://www.orangeville.ca/. The report provides the results of the regulated water quality testing done by the Town. The 2009 report is now available.

Town staff are available to answer any questions about the Orangeville water system.  Please contact Tim Thompson at 519-941-0440 extension 2245 or Jack Tupling at extension 2247.  Residents can also reach Town Staff by e-mail at .

• Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010
• From: Public Works