Water Testing

  • Aberdeen Hospital

    (902) 752-7600 x4300

    835 E River Rd., New Glasgow. *Drop off at the Laboratory

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque/Money Order

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Business Office Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or Security desk in the front lobby 

  • Annapolis Community Health Centre

    (902) 532-2381
    821 St George St., Annapolis Royal.  *Drop off at the Laboratory. 

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Water sample must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque/Money Order

    Forms:

    Chemical quality requisition (.pdf)

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Front desk 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

     

  • Barrington Town Offices

    (902) 637-2015

    2447 Highway 3, Barrington.
    DIRECTIONS

    Pick-Up Only:
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

  • Bayers Road Centre

    (902) 454-1661
    7071 Bayers Rd., Suite 141.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off & Pick-Up:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    No Saturday drop-off.

    E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle provided my NS Health

    Environmental Laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:
    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

  • Cape Breton Regional Hospital

    (902) 567-8000 x2412
    1482 George Street, Sydney. *Drop-off at the Laboratory

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:

    Chemical & Mineral testing only; Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    (902) 567-8000 x2412

    Chemical Quality Requisition form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

     

  • Clare Municipal Offices

    (902) 769-2031

    1185 Hwy 1, Little Brook *Pick-up downstairs at reception
    DIRECTIONS

    Pick-up services only:

    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

     

  • Cobequid Community Health Centre

    (902) 869-7120
    40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    No Saturday drop-off.

    Water sample bottles for pick-up:

    Front door screener 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental Laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

     

  • Colchester East Hants Health Centre

    (902) 893-4321 x45513

    600 Abenaki Road, Truro.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15.a.m.
    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Water sample bottles for pick-up:

    Lab (2nd) floor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Payment accepted via telephone with QEII directly by Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express

     

  • Courthouse Shelburne (Lockeport)

    (902) 875-3544

    136 Hammond St, Shelburne
    DIRECTIONS

    Pick-up Only:
    Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

     

  • Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

    (902) 667-3361

    19428 Nova Scotia Trunk 2, Amherst. *Drop-off and pick-up at the laboratory.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-Off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Business Office Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. or South Cumberland Community Care, Bayview Memorial Hospital, North Cumberland Memorial Hospital and All Saints Springhill Hospital.

     

  • Dartmouth General Hospital

    (902) 465-8305

    325 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
    Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    No water testing available on weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Front desk blood collection Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
    Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

     

  • Digby General Hospital

    (902) 245-2501

    75 Warwick St., Digby. *Drop-off and pick-up at the laboratory.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

    Note: Water sample must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Forms:

    Chemical quality requisition (.pdf)

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-up for Water Testing:
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 1:00 p.m.to 1:30 p.m.).

     

  • Digby Municipal Offices (Weymouth)

    (902) 245-4777

    12548 Hwy 217, Digby
    DIRECTIONS

    Pick-up Only:
    Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

     

  • Eastern Memorial Hospital

    (902) 336-2794

    1746 Union Street, Canso.  ​*Drop off at the laboratory.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Eastern Memorial Laboratory from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

     

  • Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital

    (902) 885-3612

    22637, Highway 7, Sheet Harbour.

    DIRECTIONS

    Pick Up & Drop-off Hours:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

     

  • Guysborough Memorial Hospital

    (902) 533-3702

    10560 Rte #16, Guysborough County. *Drop-off at the laboratory.

    DIRECTIONS

     

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m.  to 9:30 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Laboratory Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

     

  • Hants Community Hospital

    (902) 792-2037

    89 Payzant Drive, Windsor.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

     

  • Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

    (902) 258-2100

    39 James Street, Inverness.
    DIRECTIONS

    Pick-up only:
    Front desk 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

     

  • Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital

    (902) 657-0211 x128

    110 Blair Avenue, Tatamagouche.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Front desk registration

     

     

  • Mackenzie Building - QEII

    (902) 473-8466

    5788 University Avenue, Halifax.

    DIRECTIONS

    Hours:
    Monday to Friday – drop-off in room 521 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Monday to Thursday - after hours drop off located at the 1st floor Mackenzie specimen receiving desk between 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Note: Bacteria samples not accepted after 3:00 p.m. on Fridays

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

     

  • Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital

    (902) 384-4111

    492 Archibald Brook Road, RR2, Middle Musquodoboit.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water testing bottles provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Front desk registration 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • Queens General Hospital

    (902) 354-3034

    175 School St, Liverpool. *Drop-off at the business office.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.
    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Water samples must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle/ Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque *Cash Not Accepted*

    Chemical quality requisition (.pdf)

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    QGH Business Office Monday to Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    QGH Door Screener 7 days a week / 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

     

  • Roseway Hospital

    (902) 875-3011

    Municipality of the District of Shelburne Office
    136 Hammond St.
    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

    Note: Water samples must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by NS Health.

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Municipality of the District of Shelburne Office, 136 Hammond St.

    Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

     

  • Soldiers Memorial Hospital

    (902) 825-3411

    462 Main Street, Middleton. Drop-off at the finance department.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Water samples must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by NS Health. E.coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque

    Chemical quality requisition (.pdf)

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Business Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    SMH Switchboard (front desk registration) open 24/7

  • South Shore Regional Hospital

    (902) 543-4603

    90 Glen Allan Drive, Bridgewater. Drop-off at business office.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Water sample must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by NS Health. . E.coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque/Money Order

    Chemical quality requisition (.pdf)

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    SSRH Business Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

    SSRH Admitting & Switchboard (front desk registration) open 24/7

  • St. Margaret's Square

    (902) 826-3377

    5110 St. Margaret's Bay Rd, Suite 204, Tantallon.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off & Pick-up Hours:
    Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

    Note: E.coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cheque/money order or call in Debit/Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to QEII 1-888-473-8466

     

  • St. Martha's Regional Hospital

    (902) 867-4500 x4311

    25 Bay Street, Antigonish. *Drop-off at the business office.

    Drop-off:

    Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, Cheque/Money Order, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Business Office Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and/or Main Desk (open 24/7)

     

  • St. Mary's Memorial Hospital

    (902) 522-2882

    91 Hospital Rd, Sherbrooke. *Drop-off at Laboratory

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:

    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, cheque/money order or call in Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to 1-888-473-8466

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Municipal Office

     

  • Strait Richmond Hospital

    (902) 625-3100
    138 Hospital Road, Cleveland. *Drop-off at the laboratory registration desk on the main floor.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:

    Monday to Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

    No water testing available weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, cheque/money order or call in Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to 1-888-473-8466

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

     

  • Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

    (902) 889-4115

    7704 #7 Highway, Musquodoboit Harbour. *Access through the Twin Oaks/Birches Continuing Care Centre.

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:

    Monday to Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

    No water testing available weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday

    Note: Samples must be collected using the water sample bottles and requisition provided by NS Health. E.Coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Environmental services laboratory form (.pdf)

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, cheque/money order or call in Visa/Mastercard/American Express directly to 1-888-473-8466

     

  • Valley Regional Hospital

    (902) 679-2657 x3412

    150 Exhibition Street, Kentville. *Drop-off at the Business Office in the VRH Lobby *

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Water sample must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by NS Health. E. coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing it is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Form of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque

    Forms:

    Chemical quality requisition (.pdf)

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    VRH Business Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or at the Information Desk located in the YRH main lobby

  • Victoria County Memorial Hospital

    (902) 295-2112

    30 Margaree Road, Baddeck.
    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Currently suspended until further notice

     

  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital

    (902) 742-3542 x1118

    60 Vancouver Street, Yarmouth. *Pay at Business Office then drop sample off to Laboratory*

    DIRECTIONS

    Drop-off:
    Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

    No water testing available on Fridays, weekends, holidays or the day before a holiday.

    Note: Water sample must be collected the same morning as drop-off and not the evening before using the water testing bottle and requisition provided by NS Health. E.coli & Coliform testing is a white top 100 ML bottle / Chemical & Mineral testing it is a black top 200 ML bottle

    Forms of Payment Accepted:

    Cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Cheque

    Forms:

    Chemical quality requisition (.pdf)

    Microbiology water testing form (.pdf)

    Sample Bottle Pick-Up for Water Testing:

    Business Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. or at YRH Admitting (open 24/7)