Private wells around Burlington
Homes in Kilbride, Lowville, Mount Nemo and rural north Burlington draw their own groundwater. Nobody tests that water but you.
Groundwater here is typically much harder than the lake water supplied in town, and commonly carries iron. Halton's own municipal wells in Milton and Campbellville measure 318 to 350 mg/L.
Source: Halton Region, 2025 analytical averages of distribution system water.
Test your well
Public Health Ontario tests private well water for bacteria for free; pick up a sample bottle through your regional health unit. Test at least once a year and after flooding or any change in the water. Our free in-home test covers what that test doesn't: iron, hardness, pH and dissolved solids.
Match the problem to the system
| What you see | Likely cause | System |
|---|---|---|
| Orange or black stains, metallic taste | Iron or manganese | Iron & Manganese Filter |
| Rotten-egg smell | Hydrogen sulphide | Iron & Manganese Filter |
| Tea-coloured water, yellow stains | Tannins | Tannin Eliminator |
| Heavy scale, spotty dishes | Hardness | SoftBlu softener |
| Positive bacteria test | Bacteria | UV Pro |
Well water systems for Burlington
Iron & Manganese Filter
Birm media removes iron, manganese and the orange or black stains they leave.
See Iron & Manganese Filter
SoftBlu Water Softener
High-capacity softener that stops scale on fixtures, kettles and appliances.
See SoftBlu Water Softener
UV Pro
Ultraviolet disinfection for well water: bacteria, viruses and cysts.
See UV Pro
Tannin Eliminator
Clears tea-coloured water and yellow stains caused by tannins.
See Tannin EliminatorWell water treatment nearby
Questions
How hard is well water around Burlington?
Groundwater in the area is typically 200 to 350 mg/L, much harder than lake water, but private wells vary. Test yours.
Do I need UV if my water looks clear?
Bacteria don't change how water looks. If your well isn't disinfected, UV is the simplest protection.
Can you treat iron and hardness together?
Yes. We install an iron filter ahead of the softener so iron doesn't foul the softener resin.
Free in-home water test
Find out what's in your Burlington water
We test your water at your home, show you what's in it, and recommend the system that fits.
- Free
- About 30 minutes
- No obligation