Thames-Sydenham Source Protection Region

06/17/2026

DYK that spring is a great time to test your well water? Unused private wells could cause water pollution if not checked or properly maintained. Your local health unit can test your well water for free. For more tips: https://bit.ly/4u66peh

06/10/2026

DYK that lawn fertilizers often go with the flow and can contaminate drinking water sources? Try natural alternatives like mulched leaves and aeration to keep your lawn green and healthy.

For more tips: https://bit.ly/4asoTwp

06/04/2026

DYK that a Drinking Water Protection Zone is an area around municipal drinking water sources where extra protective measures reduce contamination risks, keeping our drinking water safe? For more tips and guidance, click here:

https://bit.ly/3BcsHA5

04/29/2026

🏡 Spring cleaning for rural homes looks a little different…

If you have a private well or septic system:

✔️ Inspect for leaks or damage

✔️ Pump out septic tanks as needed

✔️ Keep chemicals out of drains

✔️ Test your Drinking Water

What goes into your system can come back into your water. Test your drinking water today by going to: https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Laboratory-Services/Well-Water-Testing

Protect your well. Protect your health 💧

What you need to know about the analyses performed on samples collected from private drinking water systems.

04/22/2026

🌿 Cleaning up your yard this spring?

What you do outside matters just as much as inside.

✔️ Sweep up leftover salt and debris

✔️ Use fertilizers sparingly

✔️ Keep compost piles away from water flow areas

Spring rain can carry anything on the ground straight into our water sources.

A little care now goes a long way 🌎💧

04/15/2026

🧼 Spring cleaning? Don’t forget about your water.

As you clean out your garage, basement, or shed this season, take a second look at what you’re storing:

🛢️ Old fuel

🧴 Chemicals & cleaners

🌱 Fertilizers & pesticides

If not stored or disposed of properly, these can end up in our drinking water—especially during spring rains.

✔️ Store safely

✔️ Don’t pour down drains

✔️ Take hazardous waste to proper drop-off sites

Find your closest hazardous waste drop off site here:

Learn how to make better disposal decisions, find your local waste and recycling info, and see your pick-up calendar. All at your fingertips.

04/08/2026

💧Do you know where your drinking water comes from?

Rivers? Lakes? Underground aquifers? 🌊

No matter the source, it all needs protection!

Take a moment today to learn about your local drinking water source: https://www.protectingourwater.ca/

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Township of Perth East, Town of Plympton-Wyoming, St. Clair Township, Village of Point Edward, Municipality of Lambton Shores, City of Sarnia, Town of St. Marys, City of Stratford and the Municipality of West Perth rely on muni...

03/18/2026

More road salt does not mean more ice melting. Spread salt sparingly and evenly for the best results. https://arcg.is/1LbanC1

03/11/2026

Proper road salt storage and application are key this winter. These simple steps help protect our :

✔Spread salt sparingly and evenly

✔Clean up any salt spills

✔Keep salt storage lids closed to prevent runoff

03/04/2026

DYK - Rock salt works best between 0°C and -10°C? When temperatures are too cold for salt to be effective, there are alternatives you can use to create traction to avoid slipping on icy surfaces. https://bit.ly/3F5V4ED