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- Health Hazard is a 24-hour line to report health hazards
- To determine if an individual is under municipal water system or owner/operator of small drinking water system contact Public Health Inspector
- Public facilities not served by municipal water could constitute ownership/operation of a small drinking water system and can include churches, community centres, gas stations, libraries, motels, restaurants, seasonal trailer parks and summer camps
- Public Health Inspectors located at Dryden, Fort Frances and Kenora offices
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Safe Water
210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
807-468-3147
807-468-7109
1-866-475-6505
Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
Fax: 807-468-4970
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last Updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
No application process
Eligibility / Target Population
No restrictions
Fees
None
Languages
English
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
Last Updated: Dec 27, 2024: Suggest an edit
