Port Colborne
Yes. Tap water in Port Colborne is low risk across 2 water systems. Safe to drink from the tap.
2 official water systems are listed for this town. Each keeps its own rating.
Is it safe?
Port Colborne Distribution System
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
100% of 832 bacteria tests met Ontario’s standards.
100% of 16 chemical tests met the chemical standards.
Provincial inspection score: 100%.
Is it safe?
Port Colborne Drinking Water System
Low risk
Safe to drink from the tap
99.68% of 316 bacteria tests met Ontario’s standards.
100% of 341 chemical tests met the chemical standards.
Provincial inspection score: 100%.
Reported as an adverse result this year: Coliform bacteria.
Source
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, drinking water data 2023–24.
Period covered: April 2023 to March 2024.
Ontario towns are rated from the province’s test results for every municipal drinking-water system: the share of bacteria tests that met the standards, and any E. coli results. Other provinces do not publish one dataset like this, so only Ontario is listed.
Common questions
Can I drink the tap water in Port Colborne, Ontario?
Yes. Tap water in Port Colborne is low risk across 2 water systems. Safe to drink from the tap.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, drinking water data 2023–24. Period covered: April 2023 to March 2024.