Legionella

June 8, 2022

Legionella is naturally occurring waterborne bacteria that can survive within building water systems and multiply under ideal conditions that include warm temperature (e.g., 25-45°C), lack of…

Cooling Tower Registries and Building Water Management Plans: Strategies to combat Legionnaires’ Disease

January 20, 2020

There’s something in the aerosols Devices that aerosolize water can increase the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria through inhalation, leading to serious illness such as Legionnaires’ disease…

Strategies to combat Legionnaires’ disease – Outbreak investigation and preventive policy

February 20, 2020

The NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-person…

Building shutdown and re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic

February 11, 2021

[Last Updated: Feb 11, 2021] During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to periodically close public buildings and facilities, followed by re-opening when safe again. Periods of low…

Climate change and opportunistic pathogens (OPs) in the built environment

October 26, 2022

Water distribution lines, premise plumbing in homes and large buildings, and recreational waters (pools, spas, splash-parks), can harbour a range of opportunistic pathogens (OPs), like Legionella spp…

Suggested Document Topics

Are you looking for a topic for your project? An abbreviated list of suggested topics for review, guidance, and summary documents not yet addressed by the NCCEH follows below. Please let us know if…

Flint Water Crisis: Can It Happen in Canada?

September 28, 2016

Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) 82nd Annual National Educational Conference In January 2016 a US federal state of emergency was declared in Flint Michigan due to elevated lead…

Staying current with Canadian drinking water guidelines

May 31, 2023

Staying up to date with changes to Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines (CDWG) can be challenging for those involved in the assessment of drinking water quality and management of drinking water…

Cold plunge tanks: Considerations for environmental public health

April 24, 2024

Key Messages Cold water immersion in small pools or vessels constructed from a variety of materials such as stainless steel, plastic, vinyl, fiberglass, or…

Water storage and emerging challenges in a changing climate

March 8, 2024

Key Messages Water storage allows public water systems to function by helping to maintain pressure in distribution pipes, balancing demand, and ensuring continuous…