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The provision of clean, safe, drinking water is one of our most important responsibilities at Halton Region. Through Halton's owned and operated water purification plants, we deliver safe, high quality and cost-effective drinking water. However, for those of our residents who rely on private wells for their water supply, Halton's Health Department offers water testing and information sessions for private well owners so you can ensure your water is safe. As part of our on-going program to provide information and education about private well maintenance and management to rural residents, Halton Region will be hosting two Well Water Information Sessions on Thursday, April 20, at the Limehouse Memorial Hall (12389 Fifth Line), and Thursday, April 27 at the Nassagaweya Community Centre (11264 Guelph Line). The sessions will be open to the public from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. At the Well Water Information Sessions, private well owners will have the opportunity to gain valuable information regarding well water quality, well construction and maintenance, water treatment systems and water conservation. Residents are invited to have their water tested for nitrate at no charge by bringing a sterilized jar containing at least one cup of drinking water. Region aims to provide Residents will also have a chance to become familiar with the Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care Laboratory's phone-in system, which is a new and easier way to retrieve the results of water samples within a two to five day period. Public health inspectors and other related professionals in the water industry will also be available at the Information Session to answer questions concerning well water quality. Through attending these sessions, residents will be more informed about ensuring the safety of their well water. If you would like more details, please visit our website at www.halton.ca/health, or call us at 905-825-6000, toll free 1-866-4HALTON (1-866-442-5866). --Joyce Savoline is the chair of Halton Region Public input wanted on Main St., Georgetown reconstruction plans A public open house on proposed options for the reconstruction of Main St. in downtown Georgetown is set for Tuesday, April 18, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Gallery of the Halton Hills Cultural Centre. The $1 million reconstruction project, from Church St. to Guelph St. is scheduled to get underway this year. Businesses and citizens are being encouraged to attend to provide input.