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Read the latest updates and news releases about community science, water monitoring, Artists for Water, and more.
Cautionary warning to all Toronto waterfront users after sewage spill - update with sample results
Last night’s heavy rainfall caused a significant sewage spill in Toronto’s Inner Harbour. To reduce exposure to bacteria and waterborne illnesses, Toronto waterfront users should avoid contact with the water for at least 48 hours.
PRESS RELEASE: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Releases 2nd Annual Toronto Harbour Report
TORONTO, ON - Lake Ontario Waterkeeper’s 2nd Annual Toronto Harbour Report launched on Wednesday to a crowd of volunteers, donors and community stakeholders. The report summarized Waterkeeper’s findings and offers recommendations that will help to protect Toronto Harbour and water users. It highlighted the continued problem with raw sewage pollution from Toronto’s combined sewage outflows within the inner harbour.
An open letter to my city: Toronto isn't ready for the "Not Impaired" label
I know you’re eager to be free of a designation that shone a spotlight on your water quality problems for the last thirty years. You want to be able to declare victory and celebrate. We all do.
But it isn’t time yet, Toronto.
Waterkeeper disagrees with report that concludes the aesthetics of Toronto's watersheds should be considered "Not Impaired"
Waterkeeper disagrees with report saying Toronto's water, from an aesthetic point of view, has been solved and should no longer be considered impaired. Check here for the full submission, including our own findings and recommendations.
Toronto Harbour update: E. coli levels have dropped
After five straight trips resulting in off-the-charts E. coli levels, our most recent samples have come back with much better numbers.
Case Update: What’s happening in Toronto Harbour
Samples taken from Toronto Harbour this spring have been the "worst we've ever seen." Learn more about the results and just how much higher they are than accepted government standards.
Toronto Harbour sampling: winter edition
Waterkeeper collected samples from the Toronto Harbour on seven occasions over the winter season. Learn all about the test results and what we observed on the Toronto waterfront.
Sewage affecting Toronto Harbour, says new report from Waterkeeper (Press Release)
December 16, 2016 — Sewage flows into Toronto's inner harbour regularly. When it happens, there is no water quality monitoring or public alerts to inform the public. Those are the findings of a new video report released Thursday by the charity Lake Ontario Waterkeeper.
Toronto Harbour Report: Lake Ontario needs protecting
Official results for the Toronto Harbour Report are in. Watch the video, see the data, and learn how you can help protect the Toronto Harbour.
Results are in: Reporting on Toronto Harbour’s water quality and sewage pollution
Yesterday, Waterkeeper's VP Krystyn Tully presented our much-anticipated Toronto Harbour Report to a room filled with boaters, paddlers, surfers, swimmers, and water lovers from around the city. Attendees watched as all of our findings were revealed in our video report, which will be published online in December. In case you weren't able to attend, here is a sneak peek.