The following may be involved in testing for bacteria:
- District Municipality of Muskoka - tests municipal drinking water systems for bacteria.
- Homeowners - can take samples of water from a private drinking water system to the Health Unit for testing.
- Health Unit - tests public beaches classified for recreational use.
- Lake Associations - may carry out monitoring programs to test for E. coli in their lake.
The Ontario Provincial Standard for E. coli in:
- Drinking water is 0 E. coli per 100 ml
- Recreational water (for swimming) is 100 E. coli per 100 ml
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