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The average total daily boron intake from environmental media, food and drinking water for the general Canadian population ranges from …
This guideline technical document was prepared in collaboration with the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Committee on Drinking Water and assesses all available information …
This guideline technical document evaluated the available information on physical, chemical and aesthetic characteristics of recreational waters with the intent …
Canadian ecosystems support significant biodiversity, with approximately 80,000 plant and animal species known to exist in Canada and potentially more …
Recreational water areas are any natural fresh, marine or estuarine (somewhat salty) bodies of water used for recreational purposes, such …
Before your visit, Check for up-to-date water quality monitoring results and swimming advisories on local health department or municipal websites. …
Understanding hazardsIt's important to understand the potential hazards in recreational water areas. Authorities can help protect people from these hazards …
Pathogenic microorganisms are extremely small organisms that may cause disease, and include:bacteria, viruses, parasites. Many different kinds can be present …
Cyanobacteria are also known as blue-green algae. They're a type of bacteria that occur naturally in fresh and marine bodies …
The Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality consist of multiple guideline technical documents that consider the various factors that could …