Water and it’s use!

2010-06-04, isabellencm

Did you know that Canada is one of the highest water users per ca pita in the world? It’s no wonder that easy access to safe, clean water is considered to be an important issue. Canada’s water resources represent about seven per cent of the world’s renewable freshwater. It should be everyone’s responsibility to use it carefully and adequately.

Reducing pollution at the source. Preventing pollution is the most effective means of protecting our environment, and includes regulation of specific industries like metal mines and pulp and paper.

Monitoring water quality. A significant network of specialists collect water quality data, and monitor the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of Canada’s watersheds from more than 3,000 sites across Canada.

Investing in water research. At the National Water Research Institute, research is being conducted into water-related issues of concern, and generating and sharing scientific knowledge needed to resolve environmental issues of regional, national or international significance to Canada, and to sustain our natural resources and freshwater ecosystems.

The above represent only some examples of how Canada’s government is working to protect our water resources. When using or consuming water think of others, that have no access to clean and fresh water. Also when using for cleaning or washing be very aware that one day you might be with out of that precious substance, don’t waste and don’t run when you not using it.