Well water testing

The water from your well can become contaminated with bacteria that can make you sick. Test your well water to make sure it’s safe to drink at least 3 times a year in the spring, summer, and fall.

On this page

• Eligibility
• What you need
• Fees
• How to get well water tested
• Who to contact
• More information

Eligibility

If you have a private well on your property located in Peel Region, you can have your water tested.

What you need

You will need to pick up water sample bottles from your nearest Public Health Ontario Laboratory or from one of these locations:

Region of Peel - Service Peel desk
7120 Hurontario St., Mississauga
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Region of Peel - Service Peel desk
10 Peel Centre Dr., Brampton
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives (PAMA) - Access Peel Desk
9 Wellington Street East, Brampton
Call 905-791-4055 for hours

Cheltenham General Store
14386 Creditview Rd., Caledon
During regular store hours.
Call 905-838-2729 for hours.

Town of Caledon – Administration Building
6311 Old Church Rd., Caledon East
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Caledon Public Library branches
Check locations and hours for one of the eight branches.

Fees

There is no fee for this service.

How to get well water tested

Drop off your well water sample at one of these locations:

Region of Peel – Service Peel desk
7120 Hurontario St., Mississauga
Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 

Town of Caledon – Administration Building
6311 Old Church Rd., Caledon East
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
No drop-offs on Fridays.

Public Health Ontario Laboratory
81 Resource Rd, Etobicoke
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Getting your results

Public Health Ontario completes the testing.

When you drop off your water sample, you can choose if you would like to receive your test results either by phone, mail, or in person at the Public Health Ontario Laboratory. You will usually get your results in 2 to 4 business days after you dropped off your sample. Refer to Public Health Ontario’s well water testing information for details about ways to receive your results.

Who to contact

If you have any questions or need more information, email Peel Public Health or call 905-799-7700, Caledon 905-584-2216 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.