An overview of the health concerns relating to our drinking and recreational water. Focus will be on the identification of chemical and bacterial hazards, and the risk management of public and private water supplies. Source protection and pollution concerns for ground and surface water; and water quality issues for recreational water and swimming pool water will be discussed. There will also be discussions on waterborne pathogens and procedures for declaring a Boil Water Advisory.

Note: Open to students in the Graduate Diploma in Environmental Public Health Practice or by permission of the department.

Prerequisites: Chemistry (6) and Biology 265
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