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Program: Safe Water

Organizations: Northwestern Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Health Programs for Professionals
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

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: No restrictions
Application: No application process
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-468-3147
Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
Crisis: 807-468-7109
After Hours: 1-866-475-6505
Fax: 807-468-4970
Website: www.nwhu.on.ca
Address: 210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
Location:
  • Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
  • Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 12/27/2024

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