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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 … water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a weakened …
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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 … periods of time. Therefore, there are built-in additional safety factors. Drinking water with manganese levels above …
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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 … and found to be safe, this doesn’t mean yours is too. The safety of your well water depends on surface and underground …
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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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… 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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… 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 … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water sources through runoff of …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … simple safety rules. These rules apply around all bodies of water, from the beaches to private pools and bathtubs. Any … unstable surfaces. Look before you leap or dive in Shallow water, underwater logs or big rocks are dangerous when you …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … How can I protect my child from sun exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours … time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. For children wearing bathing suits, make …
