DELIVERED VIA EMAIL Re: Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality: Indicators of Fecal Contamination A. Background on Canadian Environmental Law Association and Swim Drink Fish Canada

Recreational Water Illnesses in Canada The impact of poor water quality and the importance of recreational water quality monitoring of natural bodies of water Recreational waters can be considered as any natural fresh, marine or estuarine bodies of water where a significant number of people use the water for recreation.7 Most cases of reported recreational water illnesses are contracted from treat. [...] The federal government has a special responsibility for protecting the health of indigenous people living on reserve, and the health impacts of drinking and recreational water quality on the health of indigenous people is part of this federal responsibility. [...] Canada: 2012 Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality, 3rd Edition The stated primary purpose of the Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality is “the protection of public health and safety.”52 The Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water were developed to guide decisions of provincial and local authorities, since recreational water quality falls generally unde. [...] The use of dual limits allows recreational water operators to better evaluate the water quality both in the short term and over the duration of the swimming season. [...] Communication of Health Risk and Beach Water Quality Results The primary reason for monitoring bathing water quality and for informing the public is to protect public health.66 There is great value in informing the public about the current recreational water quality at their recreational water sites.