Things that everyone should know about water safety and stewardship…

“Til taught by pain, men really know not what good water is worth.”
From “Don Juan” by Byron

After centuries of taking healthy water for granted, today, tens of thousands of people across Canada are becoming acutely aware of just how vitally important it is for us to pay attention and learn about all manner of pollutants that are entering our fragile environment — and affecting our drinking water.

New reports by Government, educational and private organizations are being released on a regular basis.

Take a few minutes to check out the links below and read the latest news.

In the weeks and months to come, we’ll be posting new links to the latest and most informative of sites as they appear – all in an effort to ensure that you stay abreast and informed about how your water is affecting you – and your family. Please, bookmark our site, and be sure to come back regularly.

CDC Report on Great Lakes Health Risk Hot Spots Kept Under Wraps? / Michigan State University

Bladder Cancer and Exposure to Water Disinfection By-Products(pdf) / American Journal of Epidemiology

Water Fact Kit / National Sanitation Foundation: Consumer Info

Well Wise Resource Centre / Groundwater Research and Education

Septic Systems and Septage / Ontario Ministry of the Environment

Choosing a Water Treatment System / Ontario Ministry of Health

Water & Water Treatment: Pseudoscience and Quackery

EPA Drinking Water Treatability Database