MOE Annual Water Report

What is this report?
Health Canada has established the "Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality" which lists 80 maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) values for various substances that are of health concern, as well as aesthetic guidelines for substances that affect consumer acceptance such as taste, odour, colour, and hardness. The Ontario MOE has established "Ontario Drinking Water Standards" (ODWS) with MAC levels adopted from the Health Canada guidelines, as well as standards for several additional parameters.

Health Canada and the Ontario MOE maintain that adherence to these standards will result in drinking water that is safe, palatable, and protective of public health.

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo therefore strives to produce water that is consistently better than these standards. The operators monitor the Township's water quality weekly across the water distribution system. Routine parameters (pH, temperature, turbidity, bacteria, and chlorine) are tested by operators. In addition, operators respond directly to customer inquiries and complaints that involve on-site sampling and testing, lab analysis, and follow-up calls to resolve the situation.

Click below to view the Township of Woolwich Ministry of Environment Reports for each Water Distribution system:

The Regional Municipality of Waterloo is responsible for the supply and treatment of potable water. An Annual Report is also produced by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. The Region of Waterloo website (www.region.waterloo.on.ca) has provided a link to the Annual Reports. Please note the link is located under Living Here - Water - Water Supply and Distribution Facilities - Quality and Treatment - Water Quality Reports. Copies of the Region of Waterloo Annual Reports are available by calling 519-575-4426 or can be picked up at the Region's Headquarters, Water Services Division, located at 150 Frederick Street, 7th floor, Kitchener.