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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A small amount …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … in rocks in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … largely discontinued since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As asbestos-cement …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, rivers, or streams and …
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… Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 … earth is in the oceans as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking water? …
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… Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC … During a wildfire, it's important that you have access to enough reliable and safe drinking water. Wildfire smoke can …
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… Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having regular meals and …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply systems under permit by the local …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 … air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral … Canada, the recommended amount of fluoride is 0.7 mg/L in drinking water for communities that wish to add fluoride to …
