Information and resources regarding drinking water in Manitoba

Ensuring safe drinking water from source to tap is a priority for Manitoba. Most Manitobans receive drinking water from public and semi-public water systems that are regulated by the Office of Drinking Water under The Drinking Water Safety Act, while others rely on private wells or cisterns.

In This Section:

  • Overview: Learn about Manitoba’s drinking water safety program and supporting legislation
  • Drinking Water Advisories: Find a map of advisories in effect and learn about advisory types
  • Private Wells: Information for private well owners responsible for ensuring the safety of their water
  • Operation and Monitoring: Guidelines and rules for public and semi-public water system owners and operators
  • Construction or Alteration: Learn how to obtain a permit or approval for drinking water system projects
  • Assessments: Learn about required assessments of public and semi-public water systems
  • Water Testing Laboratories: Find accredited laboratories in Manitoba for bacterial and chemical water quality analyses
  • Lead in Drinking Water: Learn about lead in drinking water, including information for water operators, homeowners, schools, and childcare centres

Emergency After-Hours Support:

For emergencies after 4:00 p.m., contact the Environmental Emergency Response Line and request the on-call Drinking Water Officer:

  • Phone (24/7): 204-944-4888
  • Toll-Free (24/7): 1-855-944-4888