Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- Obtain the application form from the government of Bermuda website: Website or download it directly via this link: Application Form
- Fill the application form correct.
- Collect the sample of water you need to test in a clean container not less than 8oz form its source. NOTE: let the water run for five seconds before collecting the sample.
- Deliver the sample with the application form to the Plant Protection lab (PPL) for testing.
- Pay the application fees to the Licensing Clerks at the front desk based on the type of service you selected i.e. One day service or five days service. Note the invoice will be sent to your email address.
- The water will be tested and you will receive the test results.
Required Documents
- Complete Application form
- Sample of water to be tested
Office Locations & Contacts
Department of Environment and Natural Resources:
Physical Address
Botanical Gardens
169 South Road
Paget DV 04
Bermuda
(441) 236-4201
Fax: (441) 232-4866 or (441) 239-2322
Email: plants@gov.bm
Mailing Address
P.O. Box HM 834
Hamilton HM CX
Bermuda
Website: Website
Eligibility
- All citizens and residence of Bermuda
Fees
- Water test: $35
- Water test same day: $50
Validity
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
Documents to Use
- Application to test water for horticultural uses: Application
Sample Documents
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Processing Time
- You can apply for the someday test or a maximum of working days.
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
Instructions
- Let the water run for five second before collecting the sample
- Do not drink water that is not for consumption use
Required Information
- Applicant’s details
- Sample
- Type of service
Need for the Document
- The test provides information on pH and dissolved soluble salts and the PPL will give suitable recommendations based on these results
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Other uses of the Document/Certificate
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External Links
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