Drinking Water

Project

Floatation Tanks

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Communicable & Infectious Diseases, Drinking Water, Personal Service Establishments, Water

Floatation or float tanks have resurged in popularity since their initial commercialization in the 1970s. These tanks, pods, or chambers are intended to help users achieve certain physical and mental benefits through the elimination (or minimization) of sensory inputs. Briefly, the user floats on his or her back in a warm, near-saturated solution of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4), which buoys the...

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Retrospective Surveillance for Drinking Water-Related Illnesses in Canada

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Water, Communicable & Infectious Diseases, Drinking Water

Waterborne infections are an important cause of preventable enteric disease. This report obtained information on: characteristics of waterborne disease events (WBEs) in Canada; factors contributing to WBEs; current WBE detection and prevention practices; and, information needs of front-line public health staff. Forty-seven WBEs were identified, the majority occurring prior to 2001. Giardia and...

Retrospective Surveillance for Drinking Water-Related Illnesses in Canada

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When can Point-of-Use Water Filters be used for Removal of Protozoa?

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Water, Biological Agents, Communicable & Infectious Diseases, Drinking Water

While boiling water is an effective way to kill most microbial pathogens, research performed in the United Kingdom has shown that people do not necessarily comply with boil water advisories. Similarly, in Walkerton, Ontario in 2000, only 44% of respondents reported that they were aware of the order to boil water when it was first issued on the local radio at the start of the outbreak and in...

When can Point-of-Use Water Filters be used for Removal of Protozoa?

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Workshops Presentations

BCIT Environmental Health Student Presentations 2017

Topics: Contaminants and Hazards, Chemical Agents, Children's Environmental Health, Communicable & Infectious Diseases, Drinking Water, Water

The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person or online. Title 1: Assessing the risk of lead exposure to children from drinking water in Metro Vancouver child care facilitiesSpeaker: Thomas Quach, BCIT Environmental Health Student Abstract: With...