The Region of Peel continuously monitors the quality of water supplies to ensure that clean and safe drinking water is provided at all times.
Some of our water programs require testing on private premises, such as a residential homes or businesses. This would only be done by the Region with prior arrangements with the owner or tenant of the premise. Based on the stringent provincial guidelines, drinking water samples must be collected and handled by qualified persons and analysed at an accredited laboratory; therefore, Peel staff would not leave a bottle at the door requesting a sample of water for testing.
Our operations staff are certified and licensed to perform water safety checks and collect samples within the drinking water systems and always carry the Region of Peel identification card.
There are many responsible home water treatment businesses that offer products that live up to their claims. Unfortunately, some companies and salespersons resort to grabbing the public’s attention and misinforming them about the safety of the municipal drinking water supplies, in an effort to sell their products.
Region of Peel consumers may have been subject to this false marketing strategy and purchased products that are costly and not necessary.
To ensure that you are informed about the water quality in Peel and less likely to become a target of the company trying to sell you costly and inappropriate water treatment equipment, be sure to ask for proper identification.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact our Water Quality Team at 905-791-7800
ext. 4685 or via e-mail.