Installing a Certified Home Water Purifier
To make the water from your well meet the standards applicable to drinking water, you can have a home water purifier installed. The model to install depends on the contaminant to be removed, for example, bacteria, iron, manganese or nitrates.
Choosing a Water Purifier
Since there are several types of purifiers, it is recommended that you consult a specialist in domestic drinking water. This specialist will be able to:
- assess the quality of your water;
- tell you whether treatment is actually necessary;
- recommend the device best suited to your situation.
The device must also comply with NSF/ANSI standards, which cover, in particular:
- device performance;
- its physical and structural integrity.
Standards to Follow
Only a plumbing contractor holding a licence from the Régie du bâtiment du Québec may connect a drinking water purifier serving 20 or fewer people to your plumbing system.
The Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs must authorize any installed drinking water purifier that serves more than 20 people. The person responsible must ensure regular monitoring of water quality.
To find out about your obligations or to get help, contact your regional office.
Last update: December 21, 2018