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Water Talk - Enteric viruses in drinking water
Learn about the health effects of enteric viruses and how to reduce your exposure from your drinking water. -
Benzene releases from gasoline stations - Implications for human health:...
There are a number of mitigating measures for vapour releases at gasoline stations based on the Environmental Code of Practice issued by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the... -
Air Quality Health Index: Is The Air Around You Safe?
Is The Air Around You Safe? The Air Quality Health Index will help you find out. -
Federal Contaminated Site Risk Assessment in Canada, Part VII: Guidance for...
This guidance document was prepared to provide guidance for federal departments. -
Indoor air contaminants
Air contaminants are pollutants that are present in the air and can put your health at risk. Learn about the different indoor air contaminants. -
Contaminated Sites
Health Canada recognizes that a clean environment is key to maintaining and improving the health of Canadians. However, a history of commercial, industrial, residential, and... -
Environmental Contaminants
Environmental contaminants are substances that, when accidentally or deliberately introduced into the environment, may have the potential to harm people, wildlife and plants. -
Infographic: What is fine particulate matter (PM2.5)?
Fine Particulate Matter (also known as PM2.5) are particles in the air that measure less than 2.5 micrometers (μm) in diameter, and typically consists of a mix of things like... -
Road traffic and air pollution
Learn about sources of traffic-related air pollution, its health effects and how to minimize your risk. -
Health effects of air pollution
Find out how indoor air pollution can affect your health, who is at risk for getting sick and what symptoms you may experience because of air pollution. -
Plastic pollution - information sheet
English: The Government of Canada undertook a thorough scientific review of the potential impacts of plastic pollution on human health and the environment.... -
Traffic-related air pollution
Traffic is a major source of air pollution especially in urban areas. Traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is a mixture of pollutants from vehicle exhaust, tire and brake wear,... -
Plastic pollution
Plastic pollution is considered to be plastic that is discarded, disposed of, or abandoned in the environment. In an environmental context, plastics are often categorized by... -
Nutrition Labelling Online Course
Today's food environment can make it challenging for Canadians to make healthier food choices, but using labels can help. To improve understanding of food labels, Health... -
Proposed Residential Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Benzene
English: Health Canada assesses the health risks posed by specific indoor pollutants in residential environments and provides recommendations on how to reduce... -
Extreme cold
Canada has one of the most severe winter climates of any country in the world. Canadians across the country may face severe cold weather conditions that can affect their health.... -
About radiological and nuclear emergencies
A nuclear or radiological emergency is an event that has led, or could lead, to a radiological threat to public health and safety, property, or the environment. -
Wildfire smoke 101: Using an air purifier to filter wildfire smoke
Those who are at higher risk of the health effects from wildfire smoke will benefit the most from using an air purifier, also known as a portable air cleaner -
Health Facilities Preparation for Extreme Heat: Recommendations for...
The number of heat waves and extreme heat events is increasing. Extreme heat is a health risk. People in non-air conditioned buildings or in buildings during power outages are...