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The following is a partial list that applies in most cases. Please refer to "British Columbia Approved Water Quality Guidelines" for a complete list of B.C. approved water quality guidelines. Some situations may require testing for broader groups of substances.

Microorganisms (bacteria) - MWLAP Fact Sheet Link: Faecal Coliform in Groundwater
Nitrate - Nitrogen - MWLAP Fact Sheet Link: Nitrate in Groundwater
Metals - MWLAP Fact Sheet Link: Arsenic in Groundwater
Iron or Manganese - MWLAP Fact Sheet Link: Iron and Manganese in Groundwater
Other Chemicals
Salt (sodium chloride) - MWLAP Fact Sheet Link: Sodium in Groundwater
Turbidity
Water Hardness (CaC03) - MWLAP Fact Sheet Link: Hardness in Groundwater


MWLAP - (Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection)
Click on Red name for explanation