Water is a natural resource that needs to be protected and preserved. Safe water is essential to human health. Ensuring safe drinking water and safe recreational water is a mandate of the York Region Health Services Department.

The Safe Water Program addresses issues relating to safe drinking water quality and recreational water quality. In addition to regular beach water sampling in the summer time and public pool inspections throughout the year, Public Health Inspectors in York Region…

• Can provide you with information on private wells and Help you interpret your well water test results.
• Help you address your concerns or inquiries about municipal drinking water quality.
• Provide you with information on beach closures during the summer months.
• Co-ordinate educational programs like the York Children's Water Festival.