Water testing and well treatment in Halifax.

Why homeowners in Halifax call us

Atlantic Canada's private wells and coastal supplies bring unique water chemistry — low pH, elevated arsenic and uranium in parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and iron/manganese throughout. Our local partners install treatment tuned to the region's realities.

Halifax Water serves multiple surface-water and groundwater systems rather than one uniform source. Its 2024–25 analysis reported treated hardness around 20 mg/L for Pockwock and 55 mg/L for Lake Major; rural private wells need address-specific bacteria and chemistry testing.

Local sources: Halifax Water — 2024–25 annual report and typical analysis

• Acidic well water

  Much of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland runs pH 5.5–6.5, corroding copper plumbing. Calcite neutralizers are a common first step.

• Arsenic & uranium hotspots

  Parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have naturally elevated arsenic and uranium. Certified RO or specialty media is required — test first.

• Iron & manganese staining

  Orange, black or brown staining on fixtures and laundry is nearly universal on Atlantic wells and needs dedicated iron/manganese filtration.

• Coastal saltwater intrusion

  Wells near the shore can see elevated sodium and chloride, especially after storms. RO handles it reliably.