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Environmental Public Health - Water Sample Bottle Pick-up and Drop-off

Drinking water, beaches and swimming pool water can be tested.

Drinking water, beaches and swimming pool water can be tested. Chemical water sampling testing is available and looks for common chemicals and trace metals found in water. Bacteria water sampling tests water samples for indicator bacteria to ensure water is safe.

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Contact Details

Acadia Community Health Centre

Location Info

Unit 132

Address
151 86 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2H 3A5
Telephone
403-944-7200
Tollfree
1-833-476-4743
Getting There

North of Macleod Trail. Access from 86 Avenue on North side of building.

Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Note

Pick-up details:

Boxes of 50 bottles and single bottles available; must preorder by calling 1-833-476-4743

Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays & alternating Saturdays at 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and Wednesdays & Thursdays at 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Drop-off Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before 9:00 am

Beach Samples accepted Monday and Tuesday only.

Single samples can be dropped here. The lab will not test a sample that exceeds the maximum time limit for testing. Ensure bacteriological samples are collected the same day they are dropped off. The drop off day schedule is likely to change on weeks with statutory holidays.
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