EcoSuperior Environmental Programs

Protect the source

Keep potential pollutants away from the well:

• gasoline and home heating fuels
• pet and livestock wastes
• pesticides and fertilizers

Maintain your well

• Keep your well head clear of debris
• Make sure the well cap and casing are in good condition
• Check that the annular space is properly sealed

Test well water regularly

• Test water for bacteria at least three times a year.  This free service is available at the OAHPP Lab on S Syndicate Ave.  Sample bottles are available at our office, 212 Miles St E.
• Test periodically for metals and minerals and other suspected contaminants.  ALS Lab on Barton St conducts these tests on a ‘fee for service’ basis.

Hire a licensed well contractor

MOE licensed contractors must comply with Ontario’s Regulation 903

Decommission unused wells properly

An unused well can act as a funnel, allowing surface water to enter the aquifer. 

Have unused wells properly decommissioned by a licensed well contractor .