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Government of Saskatchewan and Government of Canada publications related to water quality (drinking water and source water) science and best practices.

Parameters:

2,4-D 2009 March
Alkalinity 2010 March
Aluminum 2009 April
Arsenic 2008 March
Barium 2010 March
Boron 2009 July
Cadmium 2010 March
Calcium & Magnesium (see Hardness)
Chloride 2010 March
Chromium 2009 April
Coliform Bacteria 2008 July
Copper 2010 March
Cryptosporidium and Giardia 2008 March
Cyanide 2009 October
Dissolved Organic Carbon 2009 April
E. Coli 2011 May
Fluoride 2008 March
Haloacetic Acids 2008 March
Hardness 2008 March

Hydrogen Sulphide 2011 March
Iron 2008 March
Iron Bacteria 2009 October
Lead 2010 March
Manganese 2008 March
Mercury 2010 October
Nitrates 2008 March
Nitrite 2008 November
pH 2008 March
Selenium 2009 July
Sodium 2008 March
Sulphate 2008 March
Sulphur (or Sulfur) Bacteria
Taste and Odour 2008 December
Total Dissolved Solids 2008 May
THM 2009 July
Turbidity 2009 October
Uranium 2008 March
Zinc 2008 March

Best Practices

Certification of Water Treatment Devices 2008 May
Choosing a Water Treatment System 2008 May
Groundwater Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water (GUDI) 2008 May
Well Disinfection:
- High Level Chlorine
- Low Level Chlorine

Other

Cisterns
Frequently Asked Questions
General Reference
Interpretation Guide
Odour Control in Hot Water Heaters
Rural Water Quality Information Tool This on-line tool assesses the quality and suitability of raw water sources for privately owned and operated water supplies.
Surface Water

NOTE: Several other documents and/or links can be found in other sections of the Water Information page - Agriculture, Surface Water, Stewardship and Conservation.

Quick Fact: Many homes lose more water from leaky taps than they need for cooking and drinking.