Ministry of the Environment - Drinking Water Ontario

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DRINKING WATER NEWS

Changes to Lead and Drinking Water Regulations Finalized
November 20, 2009 - Amendments to lead and drinking water regulations are final and come into effect December 14, 2009

Minister of the Environment 2009 Annual Report on Drinking Water Released
November 19, 2009 - Learn more about what actions are being taken to keep our drinking water among the most protected in the world.

2009-2010 Flu Virus Contingency Planning Information for Owners and Operators of Municipal Residential Drinking Water Systems and Sewage Works
November 18, 2009 - Bulletin sent from the Chief Drinking Water Inspector to owners/operators of municipal residential drinking water systems and sewage works to assist in planning for potential staff reductions should the current H1N1 flu virus outbreak become severe.

New! Pipe Dreams: The Drinking Water Adventures of Danny Droplet
October 26, 2009 - Episode 1 cartoon is now available for viewing

DRINKING WATER QUALITY

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Drinking Water Safety Net

Learn more about how your drinking water is protected.

DRINKING WATER PUBLICATIONS

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MINISTER'S REPORT

MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER LICENSING

LEAD AND DRINKING WATER

SMALL DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS

CLEAN WATER ACT

OPERATOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

About the Chief Drinking Water Inspector

Ontario's Water Plan

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