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Consultation: Proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Benzene From: Health Canada Current status: Closed Opened on September 30, 2023 and closed to new input on November 29, 2023. Health Canada wants your feedback on the proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality…

Stakeholder Registry (CSIMS): sign up for health consultations Sign up to stay informed and be consulted on health topics that matter to you! You may choose to: receive information about your chosen topics participate in consultations take part in research activities such as…

Fluoride and oral health Learn about fluoride and oral health in Canada. On this page What is fluoride Benefits Sources of fluoride to prevent tooth decay Effects of too much fluoride Proper use of fluoridated toothpaste for children Fluoride in drinking water Supporting…

Household Reclaimed Water Canadians are some of the highest per capita users of water in the world. Yet simple changes to water use habits and household equipment can reduce water consumption in the home by up to 40%. There are many things we can do to help reduce water use. Some…

Wastewater and health Wastewater management and health effects for the public and First Nations communities. Services and information Wastewater and the environment Regulations, agreements, pollution, management and contacts Household reclaimed or recycled water Domestic water…

Recreational water and health: Overview Overview Hazards Managing risk Protecting your health Cyanobacteria and their toxins Technical resources Learn about what recreational bodies of water are, who's responsible for them, and the different types of activities. On this page…

Well water and health: Overview Overview Build your well Test your well water Protect and maintain your well Treat your well water Well safety during and after emergencies What groundwater is, how it's used and who's responsible for the water quality of private drinking water…

Drinking water and health: Overview Overview Awareness resources Treatment Technical resources On this page Responsibility for drinking water safety in Canada Drinking water guidelines The multi-barrier approach to drinking water safety Well water safety Responsibility for…

Drinking water and health: Treatment Overview Awareness resources Treatment Technical resources On this page About drinking water treatment devices When you need a drinking water treatment device Buying a drinking water treatment device How to remove or destroy microbes in…

Water talk: Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water We have developed an objective for PFAS in drinking water. Learn about PFAS and how to reduce your exposure if it is present in your drinking water. On this page PFAS in drinking water Health effects of PFAS…