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This section provides guidance on other organisms that may affect the recreational value of natural waters by rendering them unsafe, …

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Keywords: guidelines recreational water recreational water-quality public health-and-safety safety of recreational-waters management of recreational-waters pathogenic microorganisms biological hazards other biological hazards
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Numerous pathogenic microorganisms can potentially be found in recreational environments. The three main types are bacteria, viruses and protozoa. Many …

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Keywords: guidelines recreational water recreational water-quality public health-and-safety safety of recreational-waters management of recreational-waters pathogenic microorganisms biological hazards bacteria viruses protozoa fungi

This guideline technical document evaluated the available information on microbiological pathogens and biological hazards in recreational waters with the intent …

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Keywords: Guidelines Canadian recreational water quality Microbiological pathogens biological hazards Overview Management of microbiological pathogens and biological hazards in recreational waters

This guideline technical document evaluated the available information on managing risks in recreational areas with the intent of updating/recommending a …

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Keywords: guidelines recreational water recreational water-quality public health-and-safety safety of recreational-waters management of recreational-waters risks in recreational-areas managing recreational-areas

This document outlines the physical, aesthetic and chemical characteristics of the water and surrounding beach area that may affect their …

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Keywords: guidelines recreational water recreational water-quality public health-and-safety safety of recreational-waters management of recreational-waters physical aesthetic chemical characteristics

The primary goal of the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality is the protection of public health and safety. This …

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Keywords: guidelines recreational water recreational water-quality public health-and-safety safety of recreational-waters management of recreational-waters third edition