By Leah Den Hartogh, Plumbing & HVAC
“Water is our most precious resource – particularly our groundwater,” shared Gordon Check, hydrogeologist at the Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change with the Province of Nova Scotia, at the recent 2025 Groundwater Expo in Truro, Nova Scotia.
Check highlighted the importance of water quality when it comes to wells and making sure the water is tested properly and to the frequency needed. In Nova Scotia, 40 per cent use a private water source and the only way to understand what is in the water is to test it. More than 50 per cent of private well owners cannot remember or have never tested the chemical quality of their well water.
This year’s Groundwater Expo saw a total of 169 attendees network, learn, and explore the trade show floor over the two-days.
“Testing your water leads to safer water and knowing potential issues that users might be unaware of,” states Check. There are a variety of resources that can be used to access water testing. It is suggested by the Nova Scotia government to test well water every six months for bacteria, and every two years for chemical parameters. Nova Scotia has a drinking water interpretation tool to help understand what the test results mean.
