Niagara (Region of). Public Health and Emergency Services
Environmental Health Division - Water Testing / Quality
- Description
- Beach Testing
Every year between May and September, Niagara Region tests public beaches for levels of E Coli bacteria. When unsafe levels are present, the beaches may be posted as unsafe for swimming or closed.
Beaches might also be unsafe due to floating debris, oil, excessive weed growth, bad odors and general turbidity.
Swimming in these waters could cause infections of the ear, eye, nose, throat and skin as well as cause diarrhea if that water is ingested.
Click here to check the open/close status of beaches in Niagara.
Private Well Water Testing
Residents can drop off water samples to be tested. Water from wells, cisterns or other sources should be tested seasonally.
Click here for a listing of well water testing pick up / drop off locations. - Eligibility
- No restrictions
- Application Process
- No application process
- Documents Required
- No documents required
- Office
- 905-688-8248 ext 7590
- Web Site
- https://www.niagararegion.ca/living/water/testing
- Mailing Address
- Niagara Region Public Health; 1815 Sir Issac Brock Way
PO Box 1052
Thorold, ON, L2V 0A2
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Social Media
- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- November 19, 2025
- Last Verified On
- November 19, 2025
- Address
- 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way
Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7
Cross street: Sir Isaac Brock Way and Merrittville Hwy
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- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Well water testing pick up / drop off locations hours vary
- Service Area(s)
- Niagara Region
