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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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… 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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… 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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… 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 … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water sources through runoff of …
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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? Chlorine is …
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… Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and lakes. When …
