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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems Last … Spanish Document Vietnamese Who is at higher risk from water-borne infections? People with very weak immune systems …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne illnesses can lead to severe …
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… with Cryptosporidium ? Cryptosporidium can be spread by water, food, or fecal-oral transmission from an infected … and those who have had cancer treatment may get serious infections. Young children and the elderly may be at greater … at all times. See HealthlinkBC File #56 Preventing water-borne infections for people with weakened immune systems Do …
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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 Drinking Water …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A small amount of … health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much manganese can be a risk to health. …
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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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… 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 wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply systems …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 … is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. …
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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 …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … discontinued since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As asbestos-cement pipes reach … to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement …
