Clean, safe water is essential to our health and well-being. We help reduce water-related illnesses and injuries through the following services.

Free Drinking Water Testing

• Test your private drinking water supply regularly to ensure it's safe.
• Learn more about free drinking water testing.

Drinking Water Advisories

• Stay up to date on the safety of local drinking water supplies.
• View important drinking water advisory information.

Public Beach Monitoring

• We monitor designated public beaches in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.
• Swimming advisories are issued when bacteria levels are high.
• Check the latest beach water testing results and swimming advisories.

Blue Green Algae Bloom Safety

• Some blue-green algae blooms can produce harmful toxins.
• Avoid the water if you see or suspect a bloom.
• Learn about Blue-green algae.

External Links

• Public Health Ontario - Information and guidance on drinking water safety and testing.
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Provincial programs and policies for water quality and conservation.
• Health Canada - National standards and resources on safe drinking water.
• Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards - Provincial standards for safe drinking water.
• Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness - Resources for landowners to help manage and protect ground and source water.

Updated November 21, 2025