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Approved Analytical Methodologies
Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has approved the Standard Method
2320 B for Bicarbonate and Carbonate Concentration determination for
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant Laboratory. Copy of the
approved method is referenced in Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water & Wastewater, 21st Edition 2005 OR contact
Environment for a copy.
Drinking Water: Testing Privately Owned Systems
Drinking water can be tested by the Saskatchewan Disease Control
Laboratory (formerly called Provincial Lab) in Regina; or subsidized testing
for private system owners may be available through Saskatchewan Watershed
Authority's Rural
Water Quality Office in Saskatoon, 330-350 3rd Avenue North, S7K 2H6,
Telephone (306) 933-7442, Fax (306) 933-6820.
Private Water Supply 
Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada has information
on the importance of water quality monitoring and how rural residents can
get their water tested.
Saskatchewan DiseasE Control Laboratory
formerly called Provincial Laboratory - Saskatchewan Ministry of Health)
The laboratory performs a wide range of chemical, bacteriological and physical tests on water. The
cost varies depending
upon the type and number of tests being performed. If you require water tested for total coliform bacterial and
nitrate, you must use a special sterilized bottle available from both RM and public health offices throughout
the province.
Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) The Analytical Laboratories provides analytical testing of domestic
drinking water from ground and surface-water sources to measure levels of bacteria, nitrates, minerals and heavy metals.
Water Analysis Laboratories in Saskatchewan (2010 February)
(Listing of Accredited or seeking accreditation)
Water Analysis
Information on drinking water and wastewater sample submission
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