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.
Drinking water
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.
Technical resources
Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality, publications and consultations on drinking water in Canada.
Recreational water
Recreational water and health
What recreational waters are, who is responsible for them, possible hazards, and how to protect yourself from exposure.
Technical resources
Guidelines, publications and consultations on recreational water in Canada.
Wastewater
Wastewater and health
Regulations, agreements, pollution, management and contacts.
Household reclaimed or recycled water
Domestic water reuse and reclamation, safe use and guidelines.
Additional resources
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.
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Consultation and Stakeholder Information Management System
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