Advisement
Through water sampling, the Township determined there were elevated sodium levels in the Ansnorveldt and Schomberg Drinking Water Systems. In response to these levels and as per the York Regional Health Department, the Township would like to advise all users of the systems of these elevated levels as well as a Sodium Fact Sheet.
To find the most recent Sodium results please visit The Region of York website: https://www.york.ca/environment/water-and-wastewater/drinking-water-quality-and-monitoring
Sodium is normally found in drinking water. It usually comes from natural sources, road salt, water treatment chemicals and ion-exchange water softening units. It can be a concern for people who:
Have severe hypertension
Have congestive heart failure
Are on a sodium-restricted diet
According to federal guidelines and provincial standards, the aesthetic objective for sodium is 200 milligrams per litre (mg/L). Anything over 200 mg/L will affect the taste of the water. According to the law, the local Medical Officer of Health must be notified when the sodium in our drinking water is more than 20 mg/L, at which point the officer will notify local physicians. Local physicians will advise patients on sodium-restricted diets.
If you have any concerns regarding this matter, please contact the Township’s DWQMS Representative, Britany Hodge by email bhodge@king.ca.
Water Reports
Section 11 of the Ontario Drinking Water Systems Regulation 170/03 (O.Reg.170/03) requires an Annual Report be prepared for water distribution and supply systems by February 28th of each year.