Surface Water Testing (Lakes, Rivers, and Streams)
Protect the quality of natural water bodies and stay compliant with Ontario and federal environmental regulations.
Protect the quality of natural water bodies and stay compliant with Ontario and federal environmental regulations.
Surface water testing is the process of analyzing the quality of natural water bodies such as lakes, rivers, creeks, and streams. In Ontario, surface waters play a vital role in drinking water source protection, aquatic ecosystem health, recreation, and industrial or agricultural use. Due to their exposure to runoff, wastewater discharges, industrial activity, and natural pollutants, these water bodies must be regularly tested to ensure safety and compliance with environmental guidelines.
Canadian Water Compliance provides certified surface water sampling and accredited lab analysis for a wide range of parameters, including E. coli, total coliforms, turbidity, nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen), metals, pH, temperature, oil and grease, and dissolved oxygen. Our services help clients stay compliant with the Ontario Water Resources Act, Provincial Water Quality Objectives (PWQO), and federal Fisheries Act regulations. Whether for permit requirements, environmental monitoring, or source water protection, our expert team ensures accurate results and actionable insights.
Surface water systems are dynamic and vulnerable to pollution from agriculture, urban runoff, stormwater, and industrial activity.
Canadian Water Compliance helps landowners, conservation authorities, municipalities, and consultants test water quality against the Ontario Provincial Water Quality Objectives (PWQO) and Federal Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality. We assist with compliance monitoring, ecosystem risk assessments, and long-term watershed health management.
Unchecked contamination in surface water sources can result in public health risks, fines, or legal liability, particularly if the body of water feeds into a drinking water supply or public access point. Failing to comply with the Ontario Water Resources Act, Fisheries Act, or ECA conditions could result in enforcement actions or environmental penalties. With Canadian Water Compliance, you ensure proactive stewardship and a compliant approach to surface water management.
Our technicians follow MOECC guidelines and use standardized methods for collecting surface water samples from rivers, lakes, and other open bodies. Lab testing is performed by accredited laboratories and includes full documentation for regulatory submission or internal environmental monitoring programs. Whether for routine sampling, incident response, or baseline data gathering, we provide reliable data you can act on with confidence.
Serving across Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, London, Kitchener, Niagara, St. Catharines, Guelph, Waterloo, Collingwood, Barrie, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Huntsville, Gravenhurst, Minden, Oshawa, Peterborough, Kingston, Ottawa, Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Burlington, Etobicoke, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Caledon, Milton, Hamilton, Oakville and the surrounding areas.