Walkerton Case Study

Walkerton Case Study

In May 2000, a waterborne disease outbreak occurred in Walkerton, Ontario. Over 2,300 people became ill and seven people died as a result of E. coli 0157:H7 and Campylobacter jejuni contamination in their drinking water. An inquiry was called to determine how the water had become contaminated and if charges should be laid against those directly involved with the treatment of water.

Contamination Case Studies Presentation

Contamination Case Studies Presentation

When Water Goes Bad: A look at four cases of water contamination Let's look at 4 cases from Canada and the US. Milwaukee, WI - Cryptosporidium outbreak; North Battleford, SK - Cryptosporidium outbreak; New Orleans, LA - E. coli, cholera, fecal coliforms; Walkerton, ON - E. coli contamination

Lesson 7: Water and North America

Lesson 7: Water and North America

The students will understand that water is controlled at a provincial level with a few exceptions. They will also examine the state of First Nations water supplies by comparing two communities (Saddle Lake, AB and Kashechewan, ON).

A Tale of Two Communities Presentation

A Tale of Two Communities Presentation

The drinking water for the community is drawn downstream from where the sewage is pumped out. The community had been on a Boil Water Advisory for 2 years prior to 2005. Over 1,000 people had to be evacuated from the community for medical treatment.

Aboriginal Communities Presentation

Aboriginal Communities Presentation

There are 755 Aboriginal communities with drinking water systems, all under the responsibility of the federal government. When water becomes undrinkable, the federal government issues a boil water advisory.

Lesson 8: Are THEY Responsible??

Lesson 8: Are THEY Responsible??

Through their participation in the press conference, students will question the “THEY” in terms of who is responsible for healthy drinking water (provincial or federal governments). Furthermore, the students will formulate an opinion and come to a consensus regarding who is responsible for drinking water.

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