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Note: The results are for surface freshwater quality with respect to protecting aquatic life. They do not assess the quality of water for human consumption and use. Number of sites is 359. Observations for northern Canada are not included.
Source: Data assembled by Environment Canada and Statistics Canada from federal, provincial, territorial and joint water quality monitoring programs.