The Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 requires municipalities who maintain drinking water systems to prepare an annual report on the operation of the water system and the quality of water.
Annual Water Quality Reports
Previous reports
- 2023 Annual Water Quality Summary Report (Section 11)
- 2023 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report for Municipal Council (Schedule 22)
- 2022 Annual Water Quality Summary Report
- 2021 Annual Water Quality Summary Report
- 2020 Annual Water Quality Summary Report
- 2020 Annual Water Quality Summary Report - Council Report
- 2020 Annual Water Quality Summary Report for Municipal Council
- 2019 Annual Water Quality Summary Report
- 2019 Annual Water Quality Summary Report - Council Report
- 2019 Annual Water Quality Summary Report for Municipal Council
- 2018 Annual Water Quality Summary Report For MECP
- 2018 Annual Water Quality Summary Report For Municipal Officials
- Annual Water Quality Report 2017
- Annual Water Quality Report 2016
- Annual Water Quality Report 2015
- Annual Water Quality Report 2014
- Annual Water Quality Report 2013
- Annual Water Quality Report 2012
- Annual Water Quality Report 2011
- York Region Water Quality Reports
Quality Management Policy
Quality Management Systems Operational Plan
See the Quality Management Systems (QMS) Operational plan for more information.
Sodium (Na) in drinking water
The Regional Municipality of York, provides treated drinking water to the Town of Georgina to distribute to residents. Both the Region and Town have reported an average sodium concentration of elevated levels:
- 2019: 34mg/L Region Report
- 2020: 32.3 to 32.5mg/L Regional Report
- 2023: 34-36mg/L Town of Georgina Report
When test results for sodium exceed 20mg/l, the Safe Drinking Water Act requires the Operating Authority to report this as an adverse test result to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and to the Regional Medical Officer of Health.
Sodium is not considered toxic in moderate levels; however, many people consume more sodium than the recommended intake of 1500mg/day. Sodium is found in most food, soft and mineral water, and in most medication we ingest. As such, sodium in drinking water is not a health concern for the majority of people, however, those with conditions affected by sodium intake should consult with their physician on consumption of Town-supplied drinking water.
The moderately elevated levels of sodium in the Town-supplied drinking water does not cause concern for taste or odour as the concentration is far below the taste and odour objective limit of 200mg/l.