The District of Muskoka is responsible for maintaining and operating water and wastewater services throughout the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The West division services the Town of Bala and the village of Port Carling.
For further inquiries, you can contact the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works department by phone at 705-645-6764 or by visiting their website.
Public Water Tap Locations
A number of public taps are located throughout the Township. You can use them any time on a self-serve basis. Public taps are located at:
- Jaspen Park, Bala – 1005 Pine Ridge Rd., Bala (Seasonal)
- Windsor Park, Bala – 3040 Muskoka Rd. 169, Bala (Seasonal)
- Bala Community Centre – 1008 Maple Ave., Bala
- Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office – 1 Bailey St., Port Carling
Public taps marked seasonal are only available from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
Water Testing
- A surface water source
- A well (drilled well, dug well, well point)
- Cistern
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit offers water testing kits for private wells. Water testing kits are available for pick up at the municipal office during regular office hours.
You must return water samples to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit during designated hours. For further information, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520. They can answer questions related to:
- Locations
- Hours of operation
- Private well water testing
- Water sampling
- Safe drinking water
- More
For information about the installation of private wells and septic systems on your property, contact the Development Services department at 705-765-3156.
Contact Us
Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey Street, P.O. Box 129
Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
T. 705-765-3156
F. 705-765-6755
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