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City of Hamilton - Public Health Services
Safe Water - Public Water Supplies
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Public Water Supply
Municipal water supplies (including municipal wells) are maintained and tested by the City of Hamilton Public Works Department. The quarterly drinking water reports are available from Public Works at www.hamilton.ca/water.
Safe Drinking Water Act
The purpose of this Act is to protect human health through the control and regulation of drinking-water systems and drinking-water testing. Drinking water systems regulated under this Act report adverse water samples to the Medical Officer of Health who investigates to ensure that appropriate action is taken.
Public Health Advisory-Lead in Drinking Water (pdf) - Revised July 9, 2009
Information for Property Owners about Lead Water Service Line Replacement (from the Ministry of the Environment)
If your house or apartment was built before the mid-1950's and it is connected to the municipal water supply, there is important health information you need to know. Click on the links below for more information.
General and Health
Related Information
Testing Your
Tap Water
What to do if you have
Lead Service Pipes
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Last updated: June 16, 2010
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