Consultation: Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality: Understanding and Managing Risks in Recreational Waters

Purpose of consultation This guideline technical document evaluated the available information on managing risks in recreational areas with the intent of updating/recommending a preventive risk management approach to managing recreational areas. The purpose of this consultation is to solicit comments on the proposed approach and on the potential impacts of implementing the recommendations.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 21:19 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 21:19 (UTC)
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open_canada_date_published	2020-10-15 00:00:00
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open_canada_subject	["health_and_safety"]
sensitivity_level	unrestricted
title_fr	Recommandations au sujet de la qualité des eaux utilisées à des fins récréatives au Canada: Comprendre et gérer les risques dans les eaux récréatives
update_frequency	as_needed