Toxic Nation | Pollution. It's In You.

Well, then perhaps consider doing a survey on people's daily exposures to chemicals! This survey being conducted by the

Health Canada will collect samples from 60 water-treatment plants and distribution systems across the country to test for potential contaminants. The tests are being done as a precaution over concerns raised by the scientific community about contaminants in tap water which may be linked to increased risk of cancer and other health issues.

The tests will focus on the following:

This Thursday, CBC television will broadcast a documentary on the connections between common chemicals in the environment and human health. Suitably entitled “The Disappearing Male,” the documentary focuses on the impact certain ‘hormone-mimicking’ chemicals are having on our children, and the specific concerns surrounding male fertility and development.