Pollution in Lake Ontario

We use the water from Lake Ontario to drink, wash our clothes and dishes, and to take showers and baths. What happens when garbage and waste is thrown into this water?

Let's watch this video that will show us where water comes from and what happens when it is contaminated.

Water we use in Hamilton and Ancaster comes

from Lake Ontario. Here is a short video about the pollution in Lake Ontario.

While you are watching this video, think about the 3-2-1 Notes page you will need to complete when the video is over. We will watch the video twice to make sure you heard all the important details.