Water Test Results

In the fall of each year, the City tests the source water for chemical makeup - a full spectrum analysis. This test includes parameters such as pH, hardness, iron, manganese, aluminum and uranium. Each of the parameters tested meets acceptable concentrations as outlined in the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Parksville’s drinking water does change slightly between winter and summer months due to the addition of the Englishman River water which has a slightly different makeup than the groundwater. The main difference is the hardness; the Englishman River water is soft and the groundwater is considered moderately hard.

The City of Parksville is also required by Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) to take weekly bacteriological sampling. These samples are tested by the Provincial Laboratory for e-Coli and Total Coliforms. There are 16 dedicated sampling stations throughout the City.

2017
• Distribution System THM Analysis – February
• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - January

2016

• Distribution System THM Analysis - November
• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - Fall
• Distribution System THM Analysis - July
• Distribution System THM Analysis - May
• Distribution System THM Analysis - February

2015

• Distribution System THM Analysis - December

2014

• Distribution System THM Analysis
• Full Spectrum Water Analysis – Well and River Water

2013

• Full Spectrum Water Analysis – Well Water

2012

• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - River Water

2011

• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - River Water
• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - Well Water

2010

• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - Fall

2008

• Full Spectrum Water Analysis (including Trihalomethanes) - Fall

2007

• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - Fall
• Total Trihalomethanes Analysis - Winter

2006

• Full Spectrum Water Analysis - Fall
• Total Trihalomethanes Analysis - Winter