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Is tap water safe to drink in Turkey?

In Turkey, tap water is generally not drinkable. Tap water is safe for cleaning but not for drinking in general. In some small towns, tap water may be clean enough to drink, but in general, large cities are outside this range. That is why you should prefer bottled water if you cannot be sure of […]

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Remembrance Day 2019

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Six step to take if you think your water has lead or other contaminant!

You might have heard the news about how water across Canada could contain lead. For many parents like me, this is really heartbreaking to know that your kids may not be consuming safe water at school. The problem might be bigger than just lead and there are actually other contaminants like disposed hormones or antibiotics […]

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Happy 2019 Halloween!

Happy Halloween, have a great trick or treat! Is it raining where you are?

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Boil Advisory issued in Essex September 2019

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit issued a boil water advisory for the town of Essex. Where in Essex? This advisory is in effect for: County Road 12, from the Arner Townline (County Road 23) west to the intersection of the Chrysler Canada Greenway, South Malden from the Arner Townline to Walker Road. Why? The boil advisory […]

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Five Reasons Why You Should Look into Traveler’s Insurance for Your Next Trip

Planning a trip you’ve been wanting to take for years can be so exciting. Travelling can be rewarding in so many ways, but with that excitement may come unpredictability. There are a whole host of unforeseen circumstances that may come along with jet setting such as emergencies, natural disasters, lost or stolen luggage and more […]

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Why Your Local Beach Is Closed

Summer seems to be coming to an end, however, at least in Southwestern parts of Canada the temperature has been hotter than ever. With the prolonged sunny weather, it could be tempting to spend the final days of the warm climate at your local beach. Yet, It is important to know if a particular beach […]

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Why You Should Test Your Water Source after a Storm, Hurricane or Flood

It is not often thought about, but a heavy storm, rainfall, and flood can affect the water systems we use every day to maintain our health and hygiene. With the excessive movement of wind and water, bacteria and other impurities can have an opportunity to settle into previously clean water sources. Here’s what you should […]

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What You Should Know About the Rising Shorelines in Canada and Globally

It seems that in the last few years you can’t read the news without seeing beaches, parks or homes in many Canadian cities being flooded. Canada’s coastlines are rising at a very quick rate, leaving many Canadians worried and unsure of what to do. It is important to know what is causing the rising shorelines […]

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Ecoli test video instruction

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