NEW COURSE COMING SOON
Water Wellness: Clean Water & Contamination
This three-lesson, seven topic course helps caregivers understand where their household water comes from, what it may contain, and how to test and treat it with a practical, source-specific approach.
The course also highlights the importance of clean water for families and the planet, encouraging children to think about the potential hidden within every drop.
Through fun, relatable activities, families will learn how to make healthy hydration a natural habit while sparking a lifelong interest in science and discovery.
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What's Included?
- Canada's four common household water sources — municipal, well, cistern, and lake — and who is responsible for each
- Microbial, chemical, and heavy-metal contaminants, and what current testing does and doesn't cover
- How contaminants enter the body through drinking, bathing, and inhalation
- Source-specific testing guidance and how to find a qualified water professional in Canada
- A comparison of filtration and purification methods, matched to each water source
- Downloadable printouts and family activities to reinforce learning and practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, caregivers will be able to:
- Identify their household's water source and their own testing responsibilities
- Describe the main categories of water contaminants and how they're commonly encountered
- Explain how contaminants enter the body beyond drinking water alone
- Arrange appropriate testing for their water source
- Choose a filtration or purification approach suited to their household and budget