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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride … Fluoride is added to water in a process called water fluoridation. Natural fluoride levels in the water supply …
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… tooth decay and dental cavities . It may be added to local water supplies, toothpastes, and other mouth care products. … fluoride is added to or is found naturally in a community's water supply. To find out how much fluoride is in your drinking water, call your local water company or the local health …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or …
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… Water Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Water exercise uses water for resistance. It also may be called water therapy, …
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… Drinking water Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Drinking water is water treated in a way that makes it safe to drink. … your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Water fluoridation facts Resources for water system operators … …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of … For more information see HealthLinkBC File #28 Water Fluoridation Facts . If you live in an agricultural or farm …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, rivers, or streams and many groundwater …
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… Drinking Enough Water On this page: Overview Overview Why is it important to drink enough water? Water keeps every part of your body working properly. It …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … rocks in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic can have serious short term and …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite and ammonia. … health guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for …
