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Program: Safe Water
Organizations: Northwestern Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Health Programs for Professionals
Phone Numbers: 807-468-3147
Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
Crisis: 807-468-7109
After Hours: 1-866-475-6505
Fax: 807-468-4970
Website: www.nwhu.on.ca
Address: 210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
Location:
  • Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
  • Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description:
  • Addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
  • Administers health promotion and disease prevention programs within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts


  • Carries out provincial legislation for safe drinking water by providing information and services that ensure public safety of drinking water and swimming areas
    • Conducts inspections and assessments of small drinking water systems
    • Advises owners/operators on steps to be taken to ensure safety of drinking water including water treatment, testing and training
    • Supports municipal water works to announce boil water advisories when health risk is indicated and reviews lab testing to determine when water is safe
    • Monitors the quality of municipal water supplies
    • Provides information on water treatment and alternative methods
    • Investigates drinking water complaints and related illnesses
    • Inspects public facilities including beaches, spas, swimming pools, and whirlpools
    • Posts public swimming advisories when water is unsafe
    Fees: None
    Application: No application process
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: No restrictions
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 12-27-2024


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