LAKES, RIVERS AND STREAMS

Although most of the earths surface is covered in water, little of it is actually fresh water. In Ontario, these surface water supplies harbor numerous aquatic plants and animals and provide a bountiful supply of recreational value to users.

Pollution such as acid rain fallout, agriculture, industrial and residential developments can create conditions which degrade the overall water quality of these lakes, rivers or streams. Once degraded it can become a terminal condition for the lake or wetland unless the source of the pollution can be removed or eliminated.

Testing or sampling of lakes and streams is not permitted under the mandate of the Provincial Laboratory - Ministry of Long Term and Health. Depending upon the location, other ministry studies or sampling programs may already have been done on the water quality. As a service to our customers, Canadian Shield Consultant Agency Inc. maintains a good liason with municipal and government agencies to provide the most accurate and up to date information.