If your residence uses municipal water and sewer services, the District of Muskoka is responsible for monitoring water quality. Water testing is performed regularly by an accredited private laboratory, as required by law. For more information on water quality and water testing, contact the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works Department at 705-645-6764.
Water and Sewer Services
The District of Muskoka is responsible for maintaining and operating water and wastewater services throughout the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The West division services the Town of Bala and the village of Port Carling.
For further inquiries, you can contact the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works department by phone at 705-645-6764 or by visiting their website.
Public Water Tap Locations
A number of public taps are located throughout the Township. You can use them any time on a self-serve basis. Public taps are located at:
- Jaspen Park, Bala – 1005 Pine Ridge Rd., Bala (Seasonal)
- Windsor Park, Bala – 3040 Muskoka Rd. 169, Bala (Seasonal)
- Bala Community Centre – 1008 Maple Ave., Bala
- Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office – 1 Bailey St., Port Carling
Public taps marked seasonal are only available from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
Water Testing
Municipal Water and Sewer Services
Private Wells and Septic Systems
Your residence may be designed to draw water from other sources such as:
- A surface water source
- A well (drilled well, dug well, well point)
- Cistern
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit offers water testing kits for private wells. Water testing kits are available for pick up at the municipal office during regular office hours.
You must return water samples to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit during designated hours. For further information, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520. They can answer questions related to:
- Locations
- Hours of operation
- Private well water testing
- Water sampling
- Safe drinking water
- More
For information about the installation of private wells and septic systems on your property, contact the Development Services department at 705-765-3156.
Contact Us
Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129,
Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
T: 705-765-3156 F: 705-765-6755
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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