Drinking Water Source Protection

05/01/2026

To learn about what happened in this region in 2025 https://home.waterprotection.ca/2025-annual-progress-report-released/
To review the report:https://home.waterprotection.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SVGSNBP_Annual_Progress_Report_DRAFT2025.pdf
For highlights of report:https://home.waterprotection.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SGSNBP_2025_ANNUAL_PROGRESS_REPORT_NEWSLETTER_FINAL.pdf

04/27/2026

The Ministry is advertising for our next Source Protection Committee Chair

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is seeking a Chair for the Source Protection Committee for the Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Region.

03/20/2026

Spring time is great opportunity to test your well water.

With spring’s arrival, Grey Bruce Public Health is encouraging anyone with a private well to test their drinking water by taking advantage of Public Health Ontario’s complimentary testing service.

Residents can pick up a well water sample collection kit and drop off samples at any of the 14 pick-up/drop-off locations throughout Grey-Bruce, including GBPH. Submitted samples are tested by Public Health Ontario (PHO) for bacterial indicators of contamination, specifically E. coli and total coliforms, which can make people sick and can even be fatal.

Learn more here: https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Environment/Safe-Water/Private-Drinking-Water

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 salt storage and application are key this winter. These steps protect our :

-Spread salt sparingly and evenly
- Clean up any spills
- Keep 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 use, there are alternatives you can use to create traction to avoid slipping on icy surfaces. https://bit.ly/3F5V4ED

02/25/2026

DYK - On average you only need to apply 1 tbsp of road salt for 1m2 of paved surface? In fact, 1 kg of salt will melt 46 kg of ice, so apply sparingly! https://arcg.is/1LbanC1

02/18/2026

and help protect our drinking water sources this winter with these simple snow storage tips:
✅Store snow away from wells, rivers, and storm drains
✅Remove trash and debris before snow melts to avoid pollutants from entering waterways
✅Direct snowmelt away from sidewalks and streets
✅Clear snow promptly while it's easier to move
✅Store snow downhill from salt to prevent contamination
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Environment Ontario

02/11/2026

Do you live in a drinking water protection zone? Taking action to can help protect municipal drinking water sources. https://arcg.is/1LbanC1

02/04/2026