Water Testing Drop-Off Service SN-NF
A water testing drop-off service facilitated by the Northwestern Health Unit will be available from May to September at the SN-NF Community Health Hub. Samples can be dropped off at the SN-NF Community Health Hub by 11:30 am the first and third Tuesday of the month, May-September.
NEW: Submit Your Sample Information Online (private well water testing)
Public Health Ontario (PHO) now offers a secure Online Water Testing Portal for private well water testing. We no longer use paper forms for submitting private water samples.
Benefits:
- Submit sample details online (no paper form required)
- Receive and download results electronically
- Reduce errors and delays
How it works:
- Collect your sample using a PHO bottle available at SN-NF Community Health Hub (previously the NWHU building at 5736 HWY 71)
- Submit your information online: Online Water Testing Portal | Public Health Ontario https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Laboratory-Services/Well-Water-Testing/Portal
- Drop off your sample at SN-NF Community Health Hub by 11:30 the first and third Tuesday of the month, May-September
- Get results in 2-4 business days (download from PHO online portal or call 1-877 723-3426 for results)
You will need your sample bottle barcode and last name to access results.
Small Drinking Water System (SDWS) testing forms are the same as before.
For more information:
- Online Water Testing Portal: Well Water Testing (Private Drinking Water) | Public Health Ontario
- Water Shipment Schedule: https://www.nwhu.on.ca/our-services/safe-drinking-water/water-sample-shipment-schedule/
