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Offers resources on water quality, including the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water and its suitability for drinking, swimming, farming, fish production or industrial processes. Also offers information on health concerns of drinking water additives such as fluorides as well as the safety and management of drinking water.
Aluminum, the most abundant metal on Earth, is found in soil, in water and in air.
Source: Health Canada
This site includes many publications that explain what it takes to keep our drinking water supplies clean, safe and reliable.
Source: Health Canada
Arsenic is a natural element found widely in the earth's crust. It may be found in some drinking water supplies, including wells. Exposure to high levels of arsenic can cause health effects.
Source: Health Canada
Chlorine is a disinfectant added to drinking water to reduce or eliminate microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, which can be present in water supplies. The addition of chlorine to our drinking water has greatly reduced the risk of waterborne diseases.
Source: Health Canada
Most Canadians are exposed to fluorides on a daily basis, both through the trace amounts found in almost all foods and those that are added to some drinking water supplies to prevent tooth decay.
Source: Health Canada
There is growing evidence that throwing out or flushing into the water system prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and other health products may have a harmful effect on the environment.
Source: Health Canada
What should be followed while a notice to boil water is in effect ? This pamphlet was produced to prevent and give information on : the health hazards of contaminated water; preparing food and beverages; personal hygiene; dish washing and clothes washing and domestic filters.
Source: Government of Québec - Department of Health and Social Services
In order to prevent illness, wells should be properly maintained and the water regularly tested for the presence of microbial contaminants. Well water should also be tested occasionally for possible inorganic and organic chemical contaminants.
Source: Health Canada
Addresses a wide range of questions on different aspects of water: its physical characteristics; its availability both above and below ground; its uses; and how it is shared and managed. Also contains practical advice on conserving water.
Source: Environment Canada
From Justice Canada Consolidated Statutes and Regulations
Source: Department of Justice Canada
From Justice Canada Consolidated Statutes and Regulations
Source: Department of Justice Canada
Water quality, pollution control, ecological and human impacts.
Source: Environment Canada
Learn how the Earth Sciences Sector and its partners are responding to Canadians' concerns through research and development: groundwater, reducing Canada's vulnerability to climate change, metals in the environment, mineral and energy resource assessments.
Source: Natural Resources Canada
The Environmental Technology Centre (ETC) provides specialized scientific support and undertakes research and development for Environmental Protection programs.
Source: Environment Canada
An introductory site on the nature, uses and management of water.
Source: Sustaining the Environment and Resources for Canadians
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