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Recreational Water Quality

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Recreational water is rivers, lakes, streams, and coastal water that is used by us for activities, such as swimming, fishing, and boating. For this particular page, the type of 'recreational water' we are referring to will be lakes.

Nova Scotia has over 1000 lakes and with an projected increase in dry weather, instances of algae blooms and toxic bacteria are expected to increase along with it. To ensure our existing water resources remain clean and safe now and into the future, they need to be protected and managed responsibly. We all have a role to play.

Recreational water is rivers, lakes, streams, and coastal water that is used by us for activities, such as swimming, fishing, and boating. For this particular page, the type of 'recreational water' we are referring to will be lakes.

Nova Scotia has over 1000 lakes and with an projected increase in dry weather, instances of algae blooms and toxic bacteria are expected to increase along with it. To ensure our existing water resources remain clean and safe now and into the future, they need to be protected and managed responsibly. We all have a role to play.

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    over 2 years ago

    There are several things that landowners can do to protect the lakes they live on or near. For example, refrain from using fertilizers on shore properties, ensure your wastewater isn't entering the lake, maintain a healthy buffer between landscaped property and the shore. Do you have any suggestions or information you would like to add?

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Page last updated: 20 Aug 2021, 12:11 PM