While Canadians enjoy one of the highest standards of clean water in the world, pollution remains an important problem in some of our waters. In some areas, people cannot swim or eat the fish they catch.
Water pollution can affect our health, our environment and our economy.
Although it seems to be in endless supply, clean water is a precious resource - it is important to conserve water and use it wisely. At the Water s Edge. A Consumer s Guide to Water Conservation Individuals can do a great deal to conserve water and every little bit makes a difference. This guide discusses the importance of water conservation and measures we can all take to use water more efficiently in the home. Chocolate mousse is the name given to a combination of oil and water that sometimes forms in a spill.