Small Drinking Water Systems in Canada

For the past three years, the NCCs have worked on a collaborative project on Small Drinking Water Systems (SDWS) in Canada. This project’s aim was to improve the safety of SDWS by providing public health authorities with the necessary evidence to inform practice and policy. Following the outbreaks of waterborne diseases that occurred in Canada over the past decade, the NCCEH commissioned a retrospective investigation of drinking water-related illnesses in Canada. This investigation concluded that outbreaks occurred mainly in small water systems.

In 2009, six consultations were held across the country gathering experts from various sectors to discuss issues related to SDWS, and to identify knowledge gaps and needs. The publications produced through this project included: a mapping of SDWS organizations in Canada, a list of External Resources, a Fact Sheet on Home Water Test Kits, and also one on Circuit Riders programs and a systematic review on communication about environmental health risks. A few other publications are being produced and will be available at www.nccph.ca.

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