Non-profit organization that educates and trains people to safeguard public health and the environment. Water and wastewater industries are important parts of an environmental plan that ensures the future use of Canada's water supply.

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of environmental engineering as well as the global air, land and water quality concerns facing today's environmental engineers. After a lesson and activity to introduce environmental...

An extensive lesson unit on water quantity and quality and why it is important in relation to human life. Provides lessons that incorporate language, social studies, geography, and health. Tests are also provided. This is one chapter of...

A resource from the Environmental Protection Agency that discusses the 25 years of progress, how the Safe Drinking Water Act has protected our health, standards for tap water, and the public's right to know.

Table outlines the EPA's standards for safe drinking water, defining levels of contaminants and listing possible sources of these contaminants.

Learn about sweat, dehydration, fluid intake, and rehydration at this website, which also provides a chart listing the calories and carbohydrates in several popular sports drinks.

Learners learn about water quality testing and basic water treatment processes and technology options. Biological, physical and chemical treatment processes are addressed, as well as physical and biological water quality testing,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Water pollutants can have an effect on both the ecology of ecosystems and on humans. As a result of water pollution, humans may not be able to use a waterway for...

This is a simple, yet useful, resource for anyone wanting information on how to stay hydrated and healthy during exercise and every day. Provides "Hydration tips," and a comparison of water and sports drinks.

Find yummy recipes for food to make yourself! There are also articles about the reasons for vitamins and minerals, how to eat when you're playing sports, and a number of other important topics.

Where does your drinking water come from? This resource features a clear and concise explanation for this question. This resource will be beneficial to students and teachers.

In this activity, students will use a tutorial on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website to learn about how surface water is treated to make it safe to drink.

This informative site defines turbidity, lists its causes, addresses how much turbidity is allowed in drinking water, examines the consequences of high turbidity, and more.

How can you tell if harmful bacteria are in your food or water that might make you sick? What you eat or drink can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites and toxins pathogens that can be harmful or even fatal. Students learn...

This is a simple overview of electrolytes and their function when it come to your health. Learn why electrolytes are important, how they are lost during sports and physical activity, how they are replaced by foods, when electrolyte...