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Did you know...

There are an estimated 750,000 active wells in Ontario!

Only about a quarter of well owners in Ontario remember to test their well water at least 3 times per year.

Groundwater is very important to Waterloo Region – in fact, 75% of our water comes from the ground!

Looking for more information on your well? Records can be purchased from the Ministry of the Environment for a $20 fee.

Hiring a Licensed Well Contractor

It is important when hiring a licensed well contractor that you ensure they have the class of license for your type of well. The current classes (as of April 20, 2007) are as follows:

Class 1 – Drilled Wells
Class 2 – Dug or Bored Wells
Class 3 – Other Well Construction
Class 4 – Pump Installation

If you need help finding a contractor, you can look in the phone book under “Water Well Drilling and Service” or use the Ontario Ministry of the Environment’s searchable online listing of licensed well contractors.

Always ask to see your contractor’s license and make sure that it is up to date with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.