Canadian drinking water supplies are generally of excellent quality. However, water in nature is never “pure.” It picks up bits and pieces of everything it comes into contact with, including minerals, silt, vegetation, fertilizers, and agricultural run-off. While most of these substances are harmless, some may pose a health risk. For more information on Water quality in Canada LINK: Health Canada

American Leak Detection are specialists, having detected nearly 5 million leaks since 1974 and saving home and business owners billions of dollars in costly repairs. According to teh ALD specialists, accurate leak detection requires a combination of two things:  Specially trained experts and Quality equipment. To learn more and download a special conservation checklist for your home, go to LINK: ALD

The California Water Awareness campaign is a year long effort by organizations throughout California to heighten public awareness about the conservation, supply, quality and distribution of water. LINK: California water awareness campaign

Founded in 1881, American Water Works Association (AWWA)  is international nonprofit and educational society, the authoritative resource on safe water, with more than 60,000 members worldwide sharing knowledge on water resource development, water and waste-water treatment technology, water storage and distribution, and utility management and operations. AWWA provides knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond and advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community. LINK: American Water Works Association

Simply Water, a pure water site with special editorial features on water & health, water quality and climate change. LINK: Simply Water