Testing

The United Nations has established the Global Drinking Water Quality Index which serves as the benchmark publication that not only allows for the evaluation of the Weymouth water but provides the ability to assess the water chemistry using established international guidelines. Now it is possible to demonstrate scientifically that this water is one of the finest natural resources of the world.

Drinking water standards vary among countries and regions with the result that there is no single approach that is universally applicable. The Global Drinking Water Quality Index cites the World Health Organization criteria on the chemical content of water but also uses parameters such as clarity and pH to define quality.

Canadian Platinum™ (The Weymouth water) is naturally perfect, meaning the PH is 7.05; it is crystal clear; there are no chemicals, just traces of good healthy minerals and a clean refreshing taste.

The Weymouth water supply is an artesian well or free flowing well. It occurs when ground water becomes pressurized and forces its way to the surface. Pressure is created when the ground water recharge zone is at a higher elevation than the head of the well. This causes water to flow from the well without pumping as noted in the following figure.

This wonderful tasting water has been consumed without concern for bacteria or contaminants since 1925. The public roadside fountain is owned by Canadian Artesian Springs. It is a goodwill offering to the local people who have always used it and this will remain so.

Canadian Artesian Springs Ltd. during operation tests the water on a daily basis to ensure the water is naturally perfect and to maintain the very high standards and expectations of our customers.

In 2013 Canadian Artesian Springs made a significant investment to complete unprecedented testing on the primary source (the lakes), the aquifer and the Artesian well that feeds the plant and the roadside fountain.

Rochon Engineering was selected to complete the testing & analysis of the water from the lakes to the plant and the roadside fountain. The water was analysed and tested by Maxxam Laboratories in Montreal QC. Included in the study was the General Chemistry, Microbiology, Mineral and Metal content, and Volatile Organic Compounds.

The results were astounding when compared to the World Health Organization "WHO" standards, the European Standards "E.U." and Health Canada standards. Comparison was also made to several Canadian Cities Municipal water and to bottled water companies. In its raw state the Weymouth water tested better in almost every category, even when compared to treated water.