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Sodium in Drinking Water

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(Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit) Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality: Guidelines, Sodium in Drinking Water, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, - Registration Drinking Water Ontario Drinking Water Standards Regulation 170/03 under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, requires routine monitoring of sodium in drinking water systems. Many drinking water systems in Simcoe County

Beach Water Testing

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indicates water quality was consistently good during the previous sampling season. Beach sampling, air quality. In Ontario, water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria and the beach may be posted when bacteria levels exceed the recreational water quality guideline of 200 E. coli per 100 mL, to make an informed decision about beach water quality before swimming. A swimming advisory, Beach Water Testing, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Safe Water

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of an adverse water quality incident, they must contact: The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, Safe Water, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, 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 identified as being a designated facility. This means that drinking water within child

Nitrates in Drinking Water

Information on the effects of nitrate and sodium levels found in drinking water

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. Nitrogen is essential for all living things, but high levels in drinking water can be harmful to health, especially for infants.The Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standard for nitrate is 10mg/L as nitrate, Nitrates in Drinking Water, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, for: Wells Treatment devices Water Bottle Pick-Up and Sample Drop-Off Locations Chemicals and minerals Drinking water advisories Power outages Frozen pipes

Blue-Green Algae

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water exceed the Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standard. The risk of exposure of cyanotoxins from, ) Recreational Water Quality and Health: Cyanobacteria and their toxins - Health Canada Harmful Algae, rapidly increase when the water is warm, slow moving and full of nutrients such as nitrogen, 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 garbage, rotten

Glossary

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Adverse water quality incident (AWQI) An event that suggests the small drinking water system may not be providing water that is safe for users to drink. Bloodborne exposure When, Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus). Boil water advisory (BWA) A Boil water advisory (BWA) is a public announcement telling people to boil their water. A BWA is a safety measure issued to protect the public from bacteria or other organisms that may be in the water

Drinking Water Sources

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contaminants and can have poorer natural water quality (e.g., salt). Dug Well A dug well is a hole, Drinking Water Sources, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, for: Water Bottle Pick-up and Sample Drop-off Locations Drinking Water Sources Treatment Devices Chemicals and Minerals Drinking Water Advisories Power Outages Frozen Pipes Drinking water sources include

Outdoor Environments and Extreme Weather Conditions

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, vector-borne disease, air quality, food and water quality, safety and security, and ultraviolet, 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, , muscle cramps, extreme thirst, dark yellow pee. drink plenty of water (even when you don’t feel

Environmental Health

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Clinical Resources Safe Water Sodium in Drinking WaterEnvironment Air Quality, pages 5 to 11 for Food Sample Analysis See pages 12 to 21 for Water Sample Analysis See page 24, Environment Air Quality Health Index and Resource KitPublic Health Inspector’s, for Water Sample Analysis See page 24 for Legionella Investigations Rabies Rabies, Nile Virus - Public Health OntarioInfectious Disease Trends in Ontario - Public Health Ontario Water

Wildfire Smoke and Health

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smoke from across Ontario, Canada, and even our Southern neighbours. Air quality and visibility due, symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure include:Sore throatEye irritation (sore and water eyes)Runny noses, to wildfire smoke. Ensure you have adequate supply of medication, food, and water. Ensure you have, go to take a break from the smoke. Know where to find information about local air quality, outside air from coming indoors. Close windows and doors Install high quality air filters Set HVAC