Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 2 Exam Practice

How often should water contamination testing be performed for recreational properties?

1. Only by local health authorities

2. Mandated twice yearly by the Ontario Water Resources Act

3. Routinely in recreational properties

4. Only necessary for dug wells

5. Every five years

6. Only necessary for drilled or bored wells

The correct answer is: Routinely in recreational properties

Water contamination testing should be routinely performed in recreational properties to ensure the safety and quality of the water supply. Contaminants can enter the water system at any time, so regular testing is essential to detect any issues promptly and take necessary actions to address them. Testing only by local health authorities (Option A) may not be frequent enough to capture potential changes in water quality, and mandating testing twice yearly (Option B) might not be sufficient if contamination occurs between the two scheduled tests. Testing every five years (Option E) may not be frequent enough to ensure a constant supply of clean water. Additionally, limiting testing to specific types of wells like drilled or bored wells (Option F) or dug wells (Option D) may overlook potential issues in other types of water sources on recreational properties. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is to routinely test the water in recreational properties.