What are drinking water advisories?

These are notices put in place by the Government of Canada to indicate the potential presence of disease-causing bacteria in water intended to be consumed. There are multiple factors that contribute to advisories in each community. Harmful substances present in the water not only have effects on the environment, but on the individuals who consume the water. This section will cover…

• The types of advisories and what can cause them
• Examples of communities with advisories in place
• The effects of contaminated water on the environment and individuals