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Safe Water

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and policies for water quality and conservation. Health Canada - National standards and resources on safe drinking water. Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards - Provincial standards for safe, Safe Water, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, for: Clean, safe water is essential to our health and well-being. We help reduce water-related illnesses and injuries through the following services. Free

Beach Water Testing

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Laboratories to test the water quality of a private waterfront or beach. Conditions that Affect Water Quality Rain: Heavy rain can wash contaminants into the water. Avoid swimming 24-48 hours, in the beach water are below the recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per 100mL. The test results are usually received 24 hours after samples are collected. Beach water quality can change hourly due to environmental conditions. Be aware of conditions that impact beach water quality

Topics Safe Water

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Water Sampling Water is essential to life. We depend on water to drink, clean and cook. In this section you can learn how you can take a private citizen drinking water sample; and understanding your results and ways to improve your water quality. To ensure the safety of your drinking water you, . Beaches The health unit also monitors beach water quality at some of our public beaches throughout, Topics Safe Water, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Small Drinking Water System Operators

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ProgramThe Government of Canada developed free water quality training materials as part of a multi, Drinking Water Systems (O. Reg. 319/08)Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards (O. Reg. 169/03, concentrations within O. Reg 169: Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standards. All sampling, testing, ), the event may be referred to as an adverse drinking water quality incident (AWQI). As soon as you, or 1-877-721-7520.If reporting an adverse water quality incident outside of regular office hours

Free Drinking Water Testing

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, cistern or treated lake water, your water quality can change over time. Regular testing is the best, to protect drinking water sources from contamination. Drinking Water Quality in Canada - Health Canada, Free Drinking Water Testing, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, (December 23, 2025 - January 2, 2026) Due to reduced holiday hours, drinking water testing will be impacted as follows: December 22 - Regular service December 23 - No water samples accepted

Safe Water

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of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. If a child care centre becomes aware of an adverse water quality, Safe Water, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, for: Safe drinking water is essential to the public's health. Child care centre operators are responsible for providing safe water to children and staff. Under the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act, child care centres are a designated facility. This means

Be Active, Stay Safe

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changes in weather and air quality, especially during outdoor activities. Concussions: A concussion can, focused—put away handheld devices such as cellphones. Water Safety: Many injuries and deaths happen during activities in or around water. Older adults (75+ years) have the highest drowning rates, . Eyes on the water, not your phone—supervising means staying alert. Water and substances don’t mix—avoid using alcohol and other substances. Be prepared—take water safety training and know what to do

Outdoor Environments and Extreme Weather Conditions

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health outcomes related to extreme weather, extreme temperature, vector-borne disease, air quality, food and water quality, safety and security, and ultraviolet radiation. Children are at greater, and mental health are linked to the natural and built environments. For example, the climate, the quality of air and water and the ways our communities are designed all influence our health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Children are among those who are most affected by environmental health risks

Blue-Green Algae

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results for treated water exceed the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standard. The risk of exposure, (Health Canada 22) Recreational Water Quality and Health: Cyanobacteria and their toxins - Health, numbers but can rapidly increase when the water is warm, slow moving and full of nutrients, toxins.How to spot a potential blue-green algae bloom:Water appears green, blue, turquoise, or olive green. Looks like scum, foam, mats, or paint floating on the water’s surface. Smells like rotting

Indoor Environment

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are a few examples of contaminants that can negatively impact indoor air quality and your health, ). Mould needs moisture (e.g. water damage/leak or condensation) and a material (e.g. drywall or wood, indoors to a minimum. Try to clean up small areas of mould growth quickly and repair water leaks, and preventing mould growth indoors.Can the health unit test my indoor air quality or test for mould?No, the health unit does not provide testing services for indoor air quality or mould. Contact a private