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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… Any of these issues could contaminate the system or lead to stagnant water. Some signs your water supply may … and odor Increased turbidity (water cloudiness). This may lead to larger amounts of sludge stuck in water filters or … or increased amounts of iron and manganese . These may lead to the need for further treatment Damage to water …
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West Nile virus

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The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… nitrosamines. Exposure to second-hand vapour may lead to more frequent asthma attacks among those with asthma …
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Hepatitis B immune globulin

… be passed on through the use of HBIg. However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of …
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Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… infections through the use of RabIg. Since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of …
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Arsenic in drinking water

… levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause …
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HTLV-1 Virus

… Blood Services (formerly Canadian Red Cross) has been screening all blood donations for HTLV-1 since April 1990 …
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Well water testing

… or septic systems, if built or maintained improperly, could lead to increased nitrates and fertilizers seeping into soil … illnesses, including diarrhea and nausea, and may even lead to death. Babies, children, elderly or people with … are: nitrates, fluoride and metals such as arsenic, lead, copper and manganese. Nitrates High levels of nitrates …
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Burns and scalds in young children

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Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO