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1. • • Stop using your drinking water or boil it for at least one minute and let it cool or use bottled water or a municipal supply if it is available. Contact your local public health unit1as soon as possible to receive professional advice on the steps you can take to address the issue.
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     Drinking Water Quality Indicator Bacteria - Public Health Ontario

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   What should I do if I have a water problem?

   • Contact your local public health unit1as soon as possible to receive professional advice on the steps you can take to address the issue. Resample your drinking water after corrective actions have been taken. As a private well owner, you are ultimately responsible for the system maintenance, operation and quality of your water.

   Drinking Water Quality Indicator Bacteria - Public Health Ontario

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   Is my water safe to drink?

   • Unlike E. coli, the presence of total Coliforms does not necessarily mean that your water is unsafe to drink. A positive result here indicates that your water source is vulnerable to microorganism growth and that you should investigate further with additional or more frequent monitoring.

   8 Things you Need to Know About your Bacteria in Water - CARO

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   What should I do if my well water is contaminated?

   • Your water test results may show that contaminants in your well water are above drinking water guidelines. If so, take corrective action to eliminate or reduce the levels of contaminant present. It's important to identify the source of contamination. If you find the source, remove or fix the problem to prevent it from happening again.

   Well water and health: Treat your well water - Canada

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   What should I do if my drinking water is leaking?

   • Stop using your drinking water or boil it for at least one minute and let it cool or use bottled water or a municipal supply if it is available. Contact your local public health unit1as soon as possible to receive professional advice on the steps you can take to address the issue.

   Drinking Water Quality Indicator Bacteria - Public Health Ontario

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   Should I test my water if it's contaminated?

   • Even if your test results show acceptable levels of Total Coliforms and E. coli it does not guarantee the water is free of other microorganisms that can make you sick. Testing your water frequently will help reduce the risk of drinking contaminated water.

   Drinking Water Quality Indicator Bacteria - Public Health Ontario

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   Is well water safe to drink?

   • When well water is tested for bacteria (and is safe to drink), the results may appear using any of the following terminologies. When it comes to Total Coliforms and E. coli in relation to the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines, these terms all mean the same thing – your water is safe to drink!

   8 Things you Need to Know About your Bacteria in Water - CARO

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3. www.canada.ca › drinking-water › wellWell water and health: Treat your well water - Canada

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   What to do if your well is contaminated. Your water test results may show that contaminants in your well water are above drinking water guidelines. If so, take corrective action to eliminate or reduce the levels of contaminant present. It's important to identify the source of contamination.

4. www.canada.ca › drinking-water › wellWell water and health: Test your well water - Canada

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   If the second or third test confirms that your well water is contaminated, shock disinfect your well and take corrective actions. Treat your well for contaminants. If there's E. coli in your well water sample: boil any water used for drinking, cooking or teeth brushing or.

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6. eohu.ca › en › my-environmentHow to Understand the Results of Your Well Water Tests

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   • Why Should I Test My Water?
   • What Do The Test Results Mean?
   • What Do I Do If The Tests Show The Water Is Unsafe?

   Drinking water contaminated with disease-causing bacteria can make you or your family seriously ill. Symptoms can range from stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, to vomiting and fever. Testing your well water at least four times a year will help you to correct adverse water analysis results.

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   Your test results may include the following terms: Total Coliform Bacteria: The presence of coliforms may indicate a contaminated water supply. Coliforms occur naturally in the soil and decaying vegetation, but may also be associated with human and animal fecal contamination. Given the vulnerability of well water to external influence, such as huma...

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   If the first test results indicate the presence of coliforms or E. coli bacteria, follow the instructions for a Boil Water Advisoryand consult the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) for more information. Possible actions to take might include: 1. Identifying and eliminating possible source of contamination 2. Disinfecting of the well (see How to Di...

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7. www.publichealthontario.ca › - › mediaDrinking Water Quality Indicator Bacteria - Public Health Ontario

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   Q4. What should I do if my test report shows an unacceptable level of indicator bacteria or an “Overgrown” result? Stop using your drinking water or boil it for at least one minute and let it cool or use bottled water or a municipal supply if it is available. Contact your local public health unit1as soon as possible to receive

8. www.canada.ca › environment › water-qualityWater quality and health - Canada.ca

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   Responsibility for drinking water safety in Canada, drinking water contaminants, recreational and drinking water guidelines, waste water, water reuse and technical resources.

9. www.caro.ca › you-need-to-know-about-bacteria-in8 Things you Need to Know About your Bacteria in Water - CARO

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   Dec 22, 2020 · Unlike E. coli, the presence of total Coliforms does not necessarily mean that your water is unsafe to drink. A positive result here indicates that your water source is vulnerable to microorganism growth and that you should investigate further with additional or more frequent monitoring.

10. www.hpph.ca › media › k14omxcgWhat to do if Your Drinking Water is Unsafe to Drink - hpph.ca

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    Drinking. Water is Unsafe to Drink. If your test results show that your water is unsafe to drink, follow these guidelines: Drinking water. To make your water safe, do one of these things: boil water for 1 minute, OR.