Water quality and health

Responsibility for drinking water safety in Canada, drinking water contaminants, recreational and drinking water guidelines, waste water, water reuse and technical resources.

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Drinking water and health

Who is responsible for keeping our drinking water supplies clean, safe and reliable, well water safety and drinking water contaminants.

Well water and health

Build your well, test your water, protect and maintain your well, treat your well water, and well safety during and after emergencies.

Recreational water and health

What recreational waters are, who is responsible for them, possible hazards, and how to protect yourself from exposure.

Wastewater and health

Regulations, agreements, pollution, management and contacts.

Household reclaimed or recycled water

Domestic water reuse and reclamation, safe use and guidelines.

Canada Water Agency

Working with the provinces, territories, Indigenous communities, local authorities, scientists, and others.

Water in First Nations communities

Working with First Nations to end long-term drinking water advisories and improve water and wastewater systems on reserve.

Fluoride and oral health

Sources, benefits, health effects, proper use, and fluoride in drinking water.

Consultation and Stakeholder Information Management System

Sign up to receive email notices about drinking water quality.

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