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… Indoor air quality Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires can affect indoor air quality, even with the … File #65c Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File …
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… Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking … bacteria and chemicals before being used. In some cases, repairs or replacement of damaged pieces may be required. Can …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, … headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may … concerns. Using an air cleaner may further improve air quality. Control the source: Follow the manufacturers’ …
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… Outdoor air quality: Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, … BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English How is air quality determined? Air quality is determined by the …
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… Indoor air quality: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated … are given off by many indoor sources. They contribute to air pollution within enclosed spaces. Concentrations of most … air. These gases at high levels can impact both indoor air quality and human health. Where do VOCs come from? Many …
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… Indoor air quality: Mould and other biological contaminants Last … by budding, moulds spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and … least 55°C (131°F) For more information Health Canada - Air Quality BC Lung Foundation - Air Quality or call …
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… Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English Air quality is determined by the concentrations of pollutants in … garden waste instead of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and careful use of …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File … you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which can cause a … recommended range. Table 1 Pools - Disinfectant and water quality levels Parameter Min (≤30°C) Min (>30°C) Ideal …
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… File #49f Wildfire: Its Effects on Drinking Water Quality HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing Water-Borne …
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… health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see … people to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement … Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the standard against which to measure water …
