Water Quality Monitoring Program

The NPCA completes monthly sampling and testing at a number of surface water stations and groundwater wells across our watershed. Surface water samples are tested for numerous parameters, including: ecoli, nitrates and lead. Groundwater sample tests include: nutrients, metals and bacteria.

Water Quality Reports detailing this initiative are produced annually and available for download (pdf):

The Water Quality Monitoring Program completed the NPCA Groundwater Study in 2005, the results of which are available here: NPCA Groundwater Study Final Report.

This section also administers the Water Well Decommissioning Grant Program which provides financial assistance to landowners to properly close inactive water wells and ensure they do not become a future threat to ground water quality. For information about the program, and to apply, visit the Water Well Decommissioning Grant Program page.